Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Pune Man Arrested After Mother Killed Over Liquor Money
Police in Pune arrested a 32-year-old man after his mother died during an argument.
Police said the argument began when he asked her for money to buy liquor.
The incident happened in the Vishrantwadi area.
Reports place it between 9:30 p.m.
and 10 p.m., although one report described it as Sunday night and another as Saturday night.
Police allege that the man attacked his mother with a knife.
She suffered a serious neck injury and died at the scene.
The case was registered under a section of India’s Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police are also looking into the accused man’s psychological and behavioural condition.
Police arrested 32-year-old Sagar Suresh Haribhakt after his mother Savita died in Vishrantwadi, Pune.
Police allege Sagar demanded money to buy liquor before an argument escalated into a physical altercation.
Officials said Sagar attacked Savita with a knife, striking her in the neck, and she died at the scene.
Vishrantwadi police registered a murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police are examining Sagar’s reported psychological and behavioural issues, while further investigation continues.
- Who
- Sagar Suresh Haribhakt, 32, was arrested in connection with the death of his mother, Savita Suresh Haribhakt, 50.
- What
- Police allege that Sagar stabbed Savita in the neck with a knife after an argument over money to buy liquor.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; the reports differ on whether it was Saturday or Sunday night.
- Where
- Vishrantwadi, Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police said the quarrel began after Sagar demanded money to buy liquor.
- Accused
- Sagar Suresh Haribhakt, 32
- Deceased
- Savita Suresh Haribhakt, 50
- Location
- Vishrantwadi, Pune, Maharashtra
- Reported time
- Between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; reports differ on the day
- Alleged weapon
- Knife
- Police action
- Arrest and murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Investigation
- Police are examining the accused’s psychological and behavioural condition
