Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Pune Man Arrested for Revenge Murder
A young man named Manthan Vaidya, who was just six months old when his father was killed, grew up with a grudge.
He and his friends planned and carried out the murder of the man they believed was responsible for his father's death.
The victim, Sanjay Kadu-Deshmukh, was found dead near a tunnel in Pune.
The police have arrested Manthan and his accomplices, and they are still investigating the case.
Manthan Vaidya and accomplices murdered Sanjay Kadu-Deshmukh near the old Katraj tunnel in Pune.
The motive was revenge for Kadu-Deshmukh allegedly killing Vaidya's father in 2003.
Vaidya was six months old when his father was murdered.
The accused confessed to the crime during police questioning.
The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Who
- Manthan Vaidya (24), Saurabh Pardeshi, Mizan Shaikh, Sandip Kori
- What
- Murder of Sanjay Baburao Kadu-Deshmukh
- When
- July 11
- Where
- Near the old Katraj tunnel in Pune district’s Bhor tehsil
- Why
- Revenge for the murder of Manthan Vaidya's father in 2003
Manthan Vaidya's Perspective
Sanjay Kadu-Deshmukh's Perspective
Motive for the Murder
Manthan Vaidya's Perspective
Manthan Vaidya sought revenge for his father's murder 23 years ago.
Sanjay Kadu-Deshmukh's Perspective
Sanjay Kadu-Deshmukh was allegedly acting in self-defense or due to a petty dispute.
- Victim
- Sanjay Baburao Kadu-Deshmukh (40)
- Accused
- Manthan Vaidya (24), Saurabh Pardeshi, Mizan Shaikh, Sandip Kori
- Date of Murder
- July 11
- Location
- Near the old Katraj tunnel in Pune district’s Bhor tehsil
- Motive
- Revenge for the murder of Manthan Vaidya's father in 2003
- Legal Status
- Case registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Sources
Pune cops crack tunnel murder case: Accused nursed grudge since victim killed his father 23 years ago
Pune tunnel murder case cracked: Accused nursed grudge since victim killed his father 23 years ago
