Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Dalit Outfit Leader Murdered During Birthday Celebrations in Sangli
A leader of a Dalit group in India named Uttam Mohite was celebrating his birthday.
During the party, there was a small argument about food.
Later that night, some people came back with sharp weapons and attacked Uttam.
He tried to run away, but they followed him and hurt him badly.
During the fight, one of the attackers was accidentally stabbed by his own friend.
Uttam and the attacker died from their injuries.
Police have arrested some of the people involved and are looking for others.
Dalit outfit leader Uttam Jinappa Mohite was murdered during his birthday celebrations in Sangli, Maharashtra.
An assailant, identified as Shahrukh Rafiq Shaikh, also died after being mistakenly stabbed during the incident.
Four out of eight accused have been arrested by the Sangli police.
Police investigation suggests a minor dispute over food at the birthday party escalated into the fatal attack.
CCTV footage is being examined to identify all individuals involved in the double murder.
- Who
- Uttam Jinappa Mohite, a Dalit outfit leader, and Shahrukh Rafiq Shaikh, one of the assailants, were killed; Ganesh More and his aides are accused.
- What
- Uttam Mohite was murdered and an assailant was also killed during celebrations following a dispute.
- When
- The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Garpir Chowk, Sangli, Maharashtra.
- Why
- A minor dispute over food at the birthday celebration reportedly led to the murder.
Accused
Victim
Initial Dispute
Accused
A minor dispute over food during the birthday celebration escalated into the fatal attack.
Victim
A quarrel allegedly broke out between the victim, Uttam Mohite, and Ganesh More, which led to the murder.
Circumstances of Fatal Injury
Accused
Shahrukh Rafiq Shaikh, one of the accused, was mistakenly stabbed by an accomplice during the chaos.
Victim
Uttam Mohite was brutally attacked on stage and chased into his house by assailants armed with sharp weapons.
- Deceased
- Uttam Jinappa Mohite (37), President of Dalit Mahasangh (Mohite Group)
- Another Fatality
- Shahrukh Rafiq Shaikh (21), one of the assailants
- Location
- Sangli, Maharashtra
- Incident Date
- Tuesday evening
- Arrested
- 4 out of 8 accused
- Mohite's Criminal History
- Previously booked in 9 cases
- Shaikh's Criminal History
- History-sheeter with 5 criminal cases