Archive · 21 Jul 2026
17-Year-Old Boy Hacked to Death Near Katraj Lake
A 17-year-old boy named Ganesh Ravindra Malve was sadly killed near Katraj Lake in Pune.
He was waiting to collect his phone from a repair shop when a group of seven young people attacked him with sharp weapons.
The police think this happened because of an old argument between them.
The police are now looking for the people who did this and trying to understand what exactly happened.
They have also started a legal case against the attackers.
A 17-year-old boy was hacked to death near Katraj Lake in Pune.
The attack was carried out by a group of seven minors.
The incident occurred on July 20 at around 10pm.
The victim, Ganesh Ravindra Malve, was waiting to collect his phone from a repair shop.
The police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
- Who
- Ganesh Ravindra Malve (17), a resident of Katraj village
- What
- Hacked to death by a group of seven minors
- When
- July 20 at around 10pm
- Where
- Near Katraj Lake, Pune
- Why
- Over an old rivalry
Victim's Supporters
Accused's Supporters
Motive of the Attack
Victim's Supporters
The attack was unprovoked and driven by a pre-existing rivalry.
Accused's Supporters
The attack was a result of a misunderstanding or self-defense.
- Victim's Name
- Ganesh Ravindra Malve
- Victim's Age
- 17
- Location of Incident
- Near Katraj Lake, Pune
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Number of Accused
- 7
- Legal Action Taken
- Case registered under Sections 103 of BNS and relevant provisions of the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act