Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Man Arrested for Murdering Woman, Attacking Mother
A man is in custody for killing a 75-year-old woman and hurting her 97-year-old mother.
The attack took place at their farmhouse.
The police found out who did it and arrested him.
The police are investigating the crime, and the man is being charged with murder and robbery, since jewelry was stolen.
The police are still figuring out all the details about what happened.
A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a 75-year-old woman.
The incident occurred at the victim's farmhouse in Thane district during the night of August 18-19.
The accused, Shivaji Balvant Dhasade, is also accused of attacking the victim's 97-year-old mother.
The police registered a case under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The arrest was made after investigation by the local crime branch based on intelligence and technical inputs.
- Who
- Shivaji Balvant Dhasade (accused), Veena Daulataram Harpalani (deceased), Laxmi Narayandas Dalvani (injured), and the police.
- What
- A man killed a 75-year-old woman and attacked her 97-year-old mother.
- When
- The incident took place during the night of August 18-19, 2025.
- Where
- Gandulwad village of Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The motive is not explicitly stated, but the crime involved robbery.
Crime Details
Police Investigation
Crime committed, police actions
Crime Details
The accused committed the murder and injured the mother. The police have apprehended the suspect.
Police Investigation
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- Accused
- Shivaji Balvant Dhasade
- Victim (Deceased)
- Veena Daulataram Harpalani, 75
- Victim (Injured)
- Laxmi Narayandas Dalvani, 97
- Location of Incident
- Farmhouse in Gandulwad village
- Date of Incident
- Night of August 18-19, 2025
- Charges
- Murder, Attempt to Murder, Robbery, Trespass
