Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Man arrested for robbery linked to Shiv Sena activist's murder
A man named Khalid Khalil Qureshi was caught by the police for stealing from an old person.
He is also suspected of being involved in the murder of a former councillor and Shiv Sena activist named Mangesh Kalokhe.
The murder happened in Khopoli, Raigad, on December 26.
Qureshi and his friends allegedly took money to kill Kalokhe.
The police found out about this while investigating the robbery.
Qureshi has a history of criminal activities.
The police have also named other people, including a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate, as wanted in the murder case.
Khalid Khalil Qureshi, 23, arrested for robbing a 75-year-old man in Hadapsar.
Qureshi linked to the murder of Shiv Sena activist Mangesh Kalokhe in Khopoli, Raigad.
Kalokhe was attacked with swords, a sickle, and an axe while returning home on December 26.
Qureshi confessed to taking 'supari' for the murder and was involved in the robbery.
Nine people arrested in connection with Kalokhe's murder, including NCP candidate Urmila Devkar.
- Who
- Khalid Khalil Qureshi, a 23-year-old resident of Sayyad Nagar, Hadapsar
- What
- Arrested for robbery and linked to the murder of Shiv Sena activist Mangesh Kalokhe
- When
- Robbery on December 12, Murder on December 26, Arrest on December 30
- Where
- Robbery in Hadapsar, Murder in Khopoli, Raigad
- Why
- Qureshi confessed to taking 'supari' (blood money) for the murder and was involved in the robbery
- Accused Name
- Khalid Khalil Qureshi
- Age
- 23
- Residence
- Sayyad Nagar, Hadapsar
- Victim's Name
- Mangesh Kalokhe
- Victim's Occupation
- Former Councillor and Shiv Sena Activist
- Murder Date
- December 26
- Murder Location
- Khopoli, Raigad
- Robbery Date
- December 12
- Robbery Location
- Near Ramtekdi, Hadapsar
- Robbery Victim's Age
- 75
- Robbery Amount
- Gold chain worth Rs 1.5 lakh
