Two, including minor, detained in connection with murder of 31-year-old man in Shirur

Prima facie, it seems that murder is the outcome of arguments at a bar during the party. However, we are exploring all angles related to the case, said police

Shirur police have detained two individuals, including a minor, in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old man, whose body was found dumped in a water-filled pit on September 27.

While returning on a motorcycle, the accused strangulated Khandgale near Pritam Prakash Nagar and dumped his dead body in a water-filled pit. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

The accused has been identified as Akash Dyaneshwar Lohar, 25, a resident of Shirur who was arrested from Kauthali in Pandharpur, and his juvenile associate was detained from Ahilya Nagar district on October 10. A murder case was filed on the same day.

The deceased has been identified as Ashok Tatya Khandgale, 31, a resident of Borademala in Shirur.

During the investigation, it was revealed that Khandgale had been missing since September 25. After conducting a technical analysis, it was found that Khandgale went with his friend Lohar to a party. They met at a bar in Shirur and drank alcohol. After which they exchanged heated arguments over a minor issue.

While returning on a motorcycle, the accused strangulated Khandgale near Pritam Prakash Nagar and dumped his dead body in a water-filled pit.

According to Dhole, prima facie, it seems that murder is the outcome of arguments at a bar during the party. However, we are exploring all angles related to the case, he said.

A murder case has been filed at Shirur police station under sections 103, 238, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).