Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Nine Arrested in Murder of Shiv Sena Leader's Husband
In Raigad, Maharashtra, nine people were arrested for killing Mangesh Kalokhe, the husband of a Shiv Sena leader.
The main accused is Urmila Devkar, an NCP candidate who lost to Mansi Kalokhe in the recent elections.
The police say the accused attacked Mangesh with swords, a sickle, and an axe while he was riding his bike.
The family claims they had told the police about threats from NCP rivals, but no action was taken.
The Maharashtra government has promised to use strict laws against the murderers.
Shiv Sena leaders say this was a political murder planned by some NCP leaders.
Nine people, including NCP candidate Urmila Devkar, arrested for the murder of Mangesh Kalokhe.
Mangesh was attacked with swords, a sickle, and an axe while riding his bike on December 26.
The murder is linked to political rivalry following the municipal council polls.
Mangesh's family alleges they had informed the police about threats but no action was taken.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde promised to invoke MCOCA against the accused.
- Who
- Mangesh Kalokhe, a former councillor and husband of Shiv Sena leader Mansi Kalokhe
- What
- Murder of Mangesh Kalokhe by NCP rivals
- When
- December 26
- Where
- Raigad, Maharashtra
- Why
- Political rivalry following municipal council polls
- Victim
- Mangesh Kalokhe
- Victim's Relation
- Husband of Shiv Sena leader Mansi Kalokhe
- Primary Accused
- Urmila Devkar (NCP candidate)
- Date of Murder
- December 26
- Location
- Raigad, Maharashtra
- Weapons Used
- Swords, sickle, axe
- Number of Arrests
- 9
- Wanted Accused
- Sudhakar Ghare (NCP president), local spokesperson, 3 others
