Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Pune Father Arrested After Son Dies In Mutton Dispute
A man in Pune wanted to eat mutton during the religious month of Sawan.
His family was not eating meat during that time.
Police said this led to an argument between the man and his father.
The argument became violent, and the man was badly injured.
He later died.
Police said his mother helped hide evidence instead of calling them.
Investigators uncovered what happened and arrested both parents.
The case will now go through further legal action.
Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Mahesh Gaikwad of Pune.
Officials said Mahesh asked to eat mutton at home during Sawan, when his family was avoiding non-vegetarian food.
A heated argument between Mahesh and his father reportedly became physical, and Mahesh died from his injuries.
Police said Mahesh’s mother helped her husband destroy evidence instead of informing authorities.
Warje Malwadi police arrested both parents on allegations of murder and attempting to destroy evidence.
- Who
- Mahesh Gaikwad, 30, died; police arrested his father and mother in connection with the case.
- What
- Police said Mahesh was beaten to death after an argument over his request to eat mutton during Sawan, and that his mother helped destroy evidence.
- When
- Officials reported the case on Thursday; the exact date of the incident was not stated.
- Where
- Pune, with the investigation conducted by Warje Malwadi police.
- Why
- According to police, the dispute began because Mahesh wanted mutton while his family was avoiding non-vegetarian food during Sawan.
- Victim
- Mahesh Gaikwad, 30
- Location
- Pune
- Reported trigger
- A request to eat mutton at home during Sawan
- Police unit
- Warje Malwadi police
- Arrests
- Mahesh’s father and mother
- Allegations
- Murder and attempting to destroy evidence
- Legal status
- Both accused were in police custody awaiting further legal action