Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Woman Arrested for Killing Daughter-In-Law Over Job and Gratuity
A 60-year-old woman named Latabai and her friend Jagdish were arrested for killing Latabai's daughter-in-law, Rupali.
Rupali's husband, Vilas, was a railway employee who passed away in September 2025.
After his death, Rupali received his gratuity money, which Latabai wanted for herself.
They also argued over a government job meant for Vilas's family.
Latabai wanted her 15-year-old grandson to get the job, but Rupali applied for it instead.
On New Year's Day, Latabai and Jagdish attacked Rupali with an iron rod, killed her, and left her body near a bridge.
They tried to hide what they did by saying Rupali was missing, but the police found out and arrested them.
A 60-year-old woman and her friend were arrested for killing her daughter-in-law over a dispute involving gratuity money and a government job.
The victim, Rupali Vilas Gangurde (35), received Rs 9-10 lakh in gratuity after her husband's death, which the accused wanted for herself.
The accused also wanted her grandson to get the government job meant for the victim's family, leading to a dispute.
The victim was attacked with an iron rod, killed, and her body was dumped near a bridge in the Kalyan area.
The accused tried to mislead the investigation by filing a missing person report for the victim, but the police cracked the case within 24 hours.
- Who
- Latabai Natha Gangurde (60) and Jagdish Mahadev Mhatre (67)
- What
- Murder of Rupali Vilas Gangurde (35)
- When
- January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day)
- Where
- Near Waldhuni bridge, Kalyan area, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Dispute over gratuity money and a government job
- Victim
- Rupali Vilas Gangurde (35)
- Accused
- Latabai Natha Gangurde (60) and Jagdish Mahadev Mhatre (67)
- Location
- Thane district, Maharashtra
- Dispute
- Government job and gratuity funds
- Gratuity Amount
- Rs 9-10 lakh
- Job Position
- Railway employee (compassionate grounds)
- Arrest Charges
- Murder and causing disappearance of evidence