Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Nashik Cab Driver Murdered in Pune; Carjacking Suspected
A cab driver picked up four people who asked for a ride.
Instead of just getting a ride, they tried to steal the car!
The driver fought back, and they killed him.
The driver's family didn't hear from him after his trip.
The police found his body and car.
Police caught three of the four people involved and are still looking for the fourth person.
They planned to use the stolen car to rob a store.
A cab driver was found murdered in Pune after offering a ride to four strangers.
The driver was last heard from around 7:30 PM on January 27, after taking a trip from Nashik to Pune.
His body was discovered on January 28 with hands bound, and an autopsy revealed he was strangled.
Three suspects were arrested and the fourth suspect is still wanted, all from Nashik.
Police believe the suspects planned to hijack the car for an armed robbery.
- Who
- Rajesh Baburao Gaikwad (victim) and four unidentified suspects, three of whom were arrested.
- What
- A cab driver was murdered in Pune in an attempted carjacking.
- When
- January 27-28
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- The suspects attempted to hijack the car for an armed robbery.
Authorities' Warnings
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Public Safety
Authorities' Warnings
Police reiterate warnings against picking up unknown passengers.
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- Victim
- Rajesh Baburao Gaikwad
- Age of victim
- 56
- Location of body
- Santwadi area
- Date of Discovery
- January 28
- Method of killing
- Strangulation
- Number of Suspects
- 4
- Arrested Suspects
- Vishal Ananda Chavan, Mayur Vijay Solse, Ruturaj Vijay Sonavane