Man Killed in Footpath Attack in Nehrunagar
PIMPRI-CHINCHWAD : A 50-year-old man was allegedly killed after being attacked on the head with a cement slab on a footpath in the Nehrunagar area early on October 4.
The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Kundlik Sarkate (50). The incident took place around 1.30 am between Santoshi Mata Chowk and Zero Boys Chowk.
According to a complaint filed by his son, Ganesh Prabhakar Sarkate (24), an unidentified person allegedly attacked Prabhakar on the head with a cement slab without any apparent reason. He suffered serious injuries and later died.
Police have registered a murder case under Section 103(1) and arrested three suspects — Rohit alias Bhau Jangya Prakash Dhotre, Pranit Prashant Nikalje and Sachin Ram Sable.
Another suspect, Arnav alias Aarav Lokesh, is being investigated in connection with the case. Further investigation is being conducted by Assistant Police Inspector Pandey of Sant Tukaramnagar Police Station.
