Archive · 25 May 2025
Police Seize Firearms in Vaishnavi Hagawane Case; Investigation Continues
Police are investigating the death of Vaishnavi Hagawane.
They found licensed pistols and silver utensils at her father-in-law's house, who is an ex-member of a political party, and also searching for the vehicles of the father-in-law and her husband.
A business associate, Nilesh Chavan, is also being investigated for threatening Vaishnavi's father and for allegedly not taking good care of her baby.
The police are trying to find out if her death was suicide or murder.
Police seized two pistols and silver utensils from Rajendra Hagawane's bungalow.
The pistols were licensed to Vaishnavi's husband and brother-in-law.
Police are searching for the vehicles used by Shashank and Rajendra.
Nilesh Chavan, a business associate, is wanted for questioning, facing JJ Act charges.
Chavan allegedly threatened Vaishnavi's father at gunpoint.
- Who
- Police, Rajendra Hagawane, Shashank Hagawane, Nilesh Chavan, and the family of Vaishnavi Hagawane.
- What
- Police seized items, searched properties, and are investigating the death of Vaishnavi Hagawane and dowry harassment charges.
- When
- Saturday, May 16, and prior.
- Where
- Bhukum, Karvenagar, Pune
- Why
- To investigate the death of Vaishnavi Hagawane and allegations of dowry harassment.
- Victim
- Vaishnavi Hagawane (24)
- Location of Seizure
- Bhukum Bungalow
- Father-in-law
- Rajendra Hagawane (57)
- Firearms seized
- Two pistols
- Charges against Chavan
- JJ Act, Threatening
