Nashik: 20-Year-Old Killed In Crowbar Attack Over Suspected Love Affair In Lasalgaon
A 20-year-old youth was killed in Lasalgaon following an attack over a suspected one-sided love affair, triggering outrage in the town.
The victim, Kundan Naresh Pawaria, was assaulted with a crowbar by relatives of a minor girl near Lasalgaon Railway Station on Wednesday, September 17. He succumbed to his injuries at the district government hospital around midnight.
Following the incident, the Manmad Railway Police registered a case against five people. So far, three of the accused have been arrested, while a search is ongoing for the remaining two.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Division Superintendent of Police Swati Bhor visited the spot to inspect the scene of the attack.
Relatives and friends of the deceased have expressed anger and grief over the incident. In response, a bandh has been called in Lasalgaon today, Friday, September 19, as a form of protest.
Additionally, a statement submitted to Nashik Rural Deputy Superintendent of Police Aditya Mirkhelkar warned that if the remaining accused are not arrested immediately, villagers would “take to the streets and launch a strong protest.”
Authorities are continuing their investigation as the community demands swift justice.
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