23 hrs ago
Transport Inspector and Man Found Dead After Bhopal Dispute
Police are investigating the deaths of Meenakshi Gokhale and Pawan Dwivedi in Bhopal.
Gokhale was a transport inspector posted in Datia.
She was found inside a house with serious head injuries.
A blood-stained hammer was found nearby.
Dwivedi was found hanging from a tree close to the house.
A friend said the two had argued loudly during the night.
Gokhale’s family said Dwivedi had pressured her to marry him.
Police have not announced what exactly happened and are checking phone records and other details.
Transport inspector Meenakshi Gokhale was found dead with severe head injuries in a Lake Pearl Colony house.
A blood-stained hammer was recovered near Gokhale’s body, according to police.
Pawan Dwivedi was found hanging from a tree about 20 metres from the house.
Gokhale and Dwivedi were reportedly seen arguing loudly at about 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Police are examining their relationship, alleged marriage pressure, and Gokhale’s movements during her leave.
- Who
- Transport inspector Meenakshi Gokhale and Pawan Dwivedi; Gokhale’s friend Kritika alerted police.
- What
- Both were found dead, with Gokhale suffering severe head injuries and Dwivedi found hanging from a tree.
- Where
- Lake Pearl Colony in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- They were reportedly seen arguing at about 1:30 a.m. Monday; Gokhale was discovered at about 5:30 a.m.
- Why
- Police are investigating their reported disputes, their relationship, and the circumstances of the deaths; Gokhale’s family alleged marriage pressure.
Key facts
- Location
- Lake Pearl Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Deceased
- Meenakshi Gokhale and Pawan Dwivedi
- Reported dispute
- The pair were seen arguing loudly at about 1:30 a.m. Monday
- Evidence recovered
- A blood-stained hammer was found near Gokhale’s body
- Discovery
- Gokhale was found in the hall; Dwivedi was found hanging from a nearby tree
- Investigation
- Police are examining mobile records, call details, their relationship, and Gokhale’s movements during leave
- Family allegation
- Gokhale’s family alleged that Dwivedi was pressuring her for marriage









