Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Two Arrested in Ulhasnagar Murder After Liquor Shop Dispute
Police in Ulhasnagar arrested two men after a 29-year-old man died during a fight.
The fight happened outside a wine shop on 13 September 2026.
Police said the argument began after someone was accidentally pushed while buying liquor.
The two arrested men are Vikas Pagare and Vikram Bawge.
The victim was Nitesh Ramesh Lodhe.
Police used camera recordings and other technical evidence to find the suspects.
A court ordered that they remain in police custody for three days.
Police also took them through a public procession before Ganeshotsav, saying this would help maintain order and reassure residents.
Vitthalwadi police arrested Vikas Pagare and Vikram Bawge over the death of 29-year-old Nitesh Ramesh Lodhe.
Police said a minor dispute over an accidental push while buying liquor escalated into a fatal assault.
The incident occurred on the evening of 13 September 2026 outside Master Wine Shop at Veenash Chowk.
Police traced the suspects using CCTV footage and technical evidence within a few hours, following a complaint by Lodhe’s sister.
A court remanded both accused to three days in police custody, while police later conducted a public procession ahead of Ganeshotsav.
- Who
- Vitthalwadi police arrested Vikas Pagare and Vikram Bawge in connection with the death of 29-year-old Nitesh Ramesh Lodhe.
- What
- Lodhe allegedly died after a dispute outside a liquor shop escalated into an assault.
- When
- The incident occurred on the evening of 13 September 2026; the arrests followed within a few hours.
- Where
- Outside Master Wine Shop at Veenash Chowk in Ulhasnagar Camp-4.
- Why
- Police said the altercation began over an accidental push while purchasing liquor; the subsequent public procession was conducted ahead of Ganeshotsav to maintain law and order and reinforce public confidence.
- Victim
- Nitesh Ramesh Lodhe, 29
- Accused
- Vikas Pagare and Vikram Bawge
- Incident date
- Evening of 13 September 2026
- Location
- Master Wine Shop, Veenash Chowk, Ulhasnagar Camp-4
- Investigating agency
- Vitthalwadi police
- Evidence cited
- CCTV footage and technical evidence
- Court order
- Three days of police custody for both accused
- Complaint filed by
- Priya Ramesh Lodhe, the victim’s sister