Pune, August 23, 2023: A shocking incident unfolded in the Wagholi area of Pune, where a labourer lost his life due to a fatal attack by his friends during a dispute that took place while they were consuming alcohol. The local police have registered a case in connection with the incident and have initiated a search to locate the suspects involved.
The victim, identified as Shailesh Mandgikar, was employed as a labourer in the same area where the unfortunate incident occurred. The suspects, who are now booked for their alleged involvement in the crime, were also working alongside the victim under the same contractor. The dispute that led to this tragic event reportedly arose after Mandgikar was dismissed from his job by the contractor.
As per the details provided in the official complaint filed with the police, the incident unfolded while Mandgikar and the accused were consuming alcohol in an open area near the society. The disagreement escalated when Mandgikar accused one of his friends of influencing the contractor’s decision to terminate his employment. The already tense situation took a grave turn as emotions flared.
The accused, identified as Ram Subhash Shriram (25) and Gopal Dnyanoba Kotalapure (25), allegedly assaulted Mandgikar using a sharp weapon during the dispute. The attack resulted in severe injuries to the victim, ultimately leading to his demise. Medical professionals on the scene pronounced Mandgikar dead due to the extent of his injuries.
The LoniKand police station has registered a case against the suspects under the relevant sections of the law. Authorities are actively investigating the matter and are committed to bringing the culprits to justice.
