Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Pune Man Killed After Dispute Over Non-Vegetarian Food
A 30-year-old man named Mahesh Gaikwad died at his family’s home in Pune.
Police said he came home after drinking alcohol and asked for non-vegetarian food.
His father reportedly refused because it was the month of Shravan.
This led to a heated argument.
Police allege that Mahesh’s father attacked him.
His mother is accused of helping conceal or destroy evidence.
Mahesh’s brother later found him unresponsive and noticed injuries.
A postmortem reportedly found asphyxia and injuries to his head and face.
Both parents were arrested, but police said the case is still being investigated.
Mahesh Bhagwat Gaikwad, 30, died after an alleged dispute with his father over non-vegetarian food during Shravan.
Police said Mahesh had returned home after drinking alcohol and argued with his parents on August 24.
The alleged incident occurred at the family’s residence in Ramnagar, Warje Malwadi, between approximately 10:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m.
Police allege that Bhagwat Gaikwad assaulted Mahesh, while accounts differ on whether the death resulted from head injuries, strangulation, or both.
Warje Malwadi police arrested Mahesh’s parents, Bhagwat and Parvati Gaikwad; the investigation remains ongoing.
- Who
- Mahesh Bhagwat Gaikwad, 30, died; his parents, Bhagwat Suryabhan Gaikwad, 64, and Parvati Bhagwat Gaikwad, 60, were arrested.
- What
- Mahesh allegedly died after an argument with his father over non-vegetarian food, followed by an alleged assault.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred between about 10:30 p.m. on August 24 and 4:30 a.m. on August 25; the report was published on August 27.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the family’s residence in Ramnagar, Warje Malwadi, Pune.
- Why
- Police said the argument began after Mahesh returned home drunk and demanded non-vegetarian food during Shravan.
Police Allegations
Investigation Caveats
Cause of death
Police Allegations
Police allege that Bhagwat assaulted Mahesh and may have strangled him after the argument.
Investigation Caveats
The reports note that these allegations remain under investigation; another account says Mahesh’s death was caused by a head injury, while the postmortem reportedly found asphyxia and head and facial injuries.
Mother’s alleged role
Police Allegations
Police allege that Parvati helped conceal the incident or destroy evidence.
Investigation Caveats
No separate confirmed account of her role is provided, and police said the case remains under investigation.
- Deceased
- Mahesh Bhagwat Gaikwad, 30
- Arrested
- Bhagwat Suryabhan Gaikwad, 64, and Parvati Bhagwat Gaikwad, 60
- Location
- Ramnagar, Warje Malwadi, Pune
- Reported incident period
- Approximately 10:30 p.m. August 24 to 4:30 a.m. August 25
- Reported dispute
- A demand for non-vegetarian food during the Shravan month
- Postmortem findings
- Asphyxia along with injuries to the head and face
- Investigating authority
- Warje Malwadi police
