Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Pune Businessman Chased And Attacked With Sickles; Suspects Unidentified
A businessman named Sachin Lonkar was attacked after leaving his office in Kolwadi.
Two men allegedly followed him and used sickles to hurt him.
Cameras recorded the chase and attack.
His vehicle was also damaged.
Lonkar was badly injured and is being treated in a hospital.
Police said the attack happened after an alleged demand for money.
A case has been filed at Lonikand Police Station.
Police are still investigating and have not officially identified the attackers.
Sachin Lonkar was chased and allegedly attacked with sickles after leaving his office in Kolwadi.
The assault was recorded on CCTV, and Lonkar’s vehicle was reportedly vandalised.
Lonkar suffered serious injuries and is receiving treatment at a private hospital.
The attack allegedly occurred two days after a demand for ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
A case was registered at Lonikand Police Station, but police said the attackers had not yet been identified.
- Who
- Businessman Sachin Lonkar was attacked; two men were alleged to be involved, while police said the attackers had not yet been identified.
- What
- Lonkar was chased and allegedly assaulted with sickles, and his vehicle was vandalised.
- When
- The attack occurred on a Wednesday afternoon, two days after an alleged extortion attempt.
- Where
- Outside Lonkar’s office in Kolwadi, Haveli taluka, Pune.
- Why
- The motive remains unclear; the attack allegedly followed a demand for ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
Allegations And Suspect Identification
Police Investigation Status
Who was involved
Allegations And Suspect Identification
The report names Gajanan Gaikwad and Akash Adsule as the men allegedly seen approaching Lonkar with sickles; it also refers to Gajanan Gulab Gaikwad in connection with the alleged extortion demand.
Police Investigation Status
Assistant Police Inspector Vilas Mote said the attackers had not yet been identified and that police were still working to identify and arrest them.
Possible motive
Allegations And Suspect Identification
The attack allegedly followed a demand that Lonkar pay ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh, reportedly accompanied by a firearm threat.
Police Investigation Status
Police said the motive behind the attack remained unclear while the circumstances were being investigated.
- Victim
- Sachin Lonkar
- Location
- Kolwadi, Haveli taluka, Pune
- Weapons
- Sickles were allegedly used in the attack
- Injuries
- Lonkar sustained serious injuries and is being treated at a private hospital
- Alleged extortion demand
- ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh
- Police station
- Lonikand Police Station
- Investigation status
- Police are working to identify and arrest the suspects