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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maratha community members stage protest before Ajit Pawar during Beed visit
Maratha community members on Monday staged a protest in front of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, demanding strict action against the accused involved in the attack on Maratha youth Shivaraj Divate, a resident of Limbuta village in Parli on Friday afternoon. The activists gathered before the gate of Parali rest house and demanded, 'Give justice Ajit dada.' The sloganeering lasted for ten to fifteen minutes, after which the DCM came out and gave a patient hearing to the activists. He was accompanied by MLAs Pankaja and Dhananjay Munde. Pawar promised the activists that strict action would be taken, after which the activists left the venue. Pawar, who was on a visit to Beed, was met with sloganeering by agitated Maratha activists, some of whom handed over a memorandum seeking strict action against the accused. Pawar is on his maiden visit to Beed after becoming the district guardian minister. He stated that the CM has reviewed the case and issued necessary instructions that such violent behavior will not be tolerated, regardless of the political affiliations of those involved. Pawar further said that strict action will be taken against all the accused and that the process to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) has been initiated. ' All the accused will face strict action. The process to implement MCOCA has started,' Pawar said. Currently Beed district has been witnessing communal tension and caste clashes between Marathas and Vanjari communities in the wake of the brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. The Deputy chief minister had issued directives to the Beed police to invoke stringent sections of Bharati Nyay Sanhita, including the invocation of MCOCA if needed, against the suspects. The victim claimed that he could have become Santosh Deshmukh part II had the necessary interventions by locals not taken place on the day of the attack. Tensions between the two communities have been on the boil since Deshmukh's murder, where the accused belongs to the Vanjari community. The district has also witnessed caste flare-ups from time to time, hinting at a game of one-upmanship and domination.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Youth assaulted in Parli, 20 face murder bid case
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: An 18-year-old youth from Parli was allegedly abducted and violently attacked by 20 people on Friday evening over petty issues. Beed superintendent of police Navneet Kanawat confirmed that 20 people had been charged, with seven already in custody. While returning from a religious gathering at Jalapur, Shivraj Diwate , who resides in Limbote village near Parli, was pursued by the assailants. According to police, the attackers, travelling on two-wheelers, intercepted Diwate and his friend who were on a motorbike. They gagged Diwate and took him to a nearby hill. In a now-viral video, Diwate can be seen being severely beaten with belts and wooden sticks. The viral footage of the assault brought back disturbing memories of Masajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder on Dec 9 last year. "The assault stemmed from trivial matters and involved people of different castes. We have imposed serious charges against the perpetrators," Kanawat said. The SP dismissed any caste-related motivations and urged Beed district residents to disregard rumours about the incident. Currently receiving treatment at Ambajogai government hospital, Diwate told reporters that two passers-by witnessed his assault and raised an alarm, enabling his escape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo "There was some quarrel at Jalalpur during the religious event, and I had only observed it. The attackers caught me while I was returning home. They threatened to repeat what had been done to Santosh Deshmukh while beating me. They were under the influence of ganja," he said. Diwate expressed concerns for his safety and demanded severe punishment for the attackers. Dhananjay Deshmukh, the deceased Massajog sarpanch's brother, visited Diwate in the hospital to show support. Police declined to comment on speculation about the attackers' connections to Valmik Karad, the primary accused in the Massajog sarpanch murder. Based on the victim's complaint, the Parli police filed charges under BNS sections 109 (attempt to murder), 140 (3) kidnapping, among others.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Youth brutally assaulted in Parli; 20 charged for murder attempt, rioting & kidnap
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: An 18-year-old youth from Parli was allegedly abducted and violently attacked by 20 people on Friday evening over petty issues. Beed superintendent of police Navneet Kanawat confirmed that 20 people have been charged, with seven already in custody. While returning from a religious gathering at Jalapur, Shivraj Diwate , who resides in Limbote village near Parli, was pursued by the assailants. According to police, the attackers, travelling on two-wheelers, intercepted Diwate and his friend who were on a motorbike. They gagged Diwate and took him to a nearby hill. In a now-viral video, Diwate can be seen being severely beaten with belts and wooden sticks. The viral footage of the assault brought back disturbing memories of Masajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder on Dec 9 last year. "The assault stemmed from trivial matters and involved people of different castes. We have imposed serious charges against the perpetrators," Kanawat said. The SP dismissed any caste-related motivations and urged Beed district residents to disregard rumours about the incident. Currently receiving treatment at Ambajogai government hospital, Diwate told reporters that two passers-by witnessed his assault and raised an alarm, enabling his escape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here For More on embedded analytics expertinspector Click Here Undo "There was some quarrel at Jalalpur during the religious event, and I had only observed it. The attackers caught me while I was returning home. They threatened to repeat what had been done to Santosh Deshmukh while beating me. They were under the influence of ganja," he said. Diwate expressed concerns for his safety and demanded severe punishment for the attackers. Dhananjay Deshmukh, the deceased Massajog sarpanch's brother, visited Diwate in the hospital to show support. Police declined to comment on speculation about the attackers' connections to Valmik Karad, the primary accused in the Massajog sarpanch murder. Based on the victim's complaint, the Parli police filed charges under BNS sections 109 (attempt to murder), 140 (3) kidnapping, 191 (3) (rioting), 118 (1) (causing hurt using dangerous weapons or means), 126(2) (wrongful restraint) and 189 (4) (unlawful assembly).
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Vaibhavi scores 85.33% in spite of personal tragedy
Pune: At a time when her father's inhuman death was headlining different narratives in the political corridors of the state and the Centre besides people converging at her village and home, Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for the Class 12 exams. Her father, the Massajog sarpanch, was allegedly abducted, brutally tortured, and eventually murdered on December 9, 2024. According to the police, the murder took place after Deshmukh confronted people who were allegedly trying to extort money from a windmill company at the firm's premises. With 85.33 per cent in the Science stream in HSC Class 12 exams conducted by the state board from February 11 to March 11, Vaibhavi has showed grit grappling with the grief of her father's untimely and tragic death. Deshmukh's murder had sent shockwaves across Maharashtra, triggering both political and social unrest. As the case unfolded and garnered public attention, so did the story of Vaibhavi's perseverance. Her subject-wise scores include 63 in English, 83 in Marathi, 94 in Mathematics, 83 in Physics, 91 in Chemistry, and 98 in Biology. Despite not being able to prepare better for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET) exams due to her involvement in ongoing legal and justice-seeking efforts with her uncle Dhananjay Deshmukh, she did not allow adversity to derail her board exam performance. 'My father would have been proud of my Class 12 results. I appeared for the NEET exam held yesterday, but I don't expect a high score. I demand death penalty for those who murdered my father and arrest of an accused still at large,' she said. Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said, 'After losing father, Santosh Deshmukh, Vaibhavi overcame immense emotional and social challenges to score 85.13% in her exams. Her success is more than just academic — a symbol of strength, resilience, and hope.' Baramati MP Supriya Sule said, 'Vaibhavi Deshmukh, the brave daughter of the late Santosh Deshmukh of Massajog, has achieved remarkable success in her Class 12 exams under extremely adverse circumstances. Her triumph is truly inspirational. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for her future journey.'
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Indian Express
‘Father not here to see my success': Daughter of slain sarpanch passes with flying colours, Sule congratulates her
AMIDST her intense struggle to get justice for her family, Vaibhavi Deshmukh (17) daughter of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, who was murdered in December 2024, secured a spectacular 85.33 per cent marks in the HSC exams, results of which were declared Monday. 'How do I celebrate… I have been deprived of my joy,' an emotional Vaibhavi told Baramati MP Supriya Sule when the latter called her up to congratulate her on her outstanding performance. Sule praised Vaibhavi for her remarkable achievement amidst her relentless struggle to get justice for her family following the brutal murder of her father. 'I am really sorry for what your family had to face… but I am really proud of your achievement,' Sule said. The HSC exams were held in February-March at a time when Vaibhavi was leading the protest in Beed and neighbouring districts, seeking the arrest of the accused who killed her father and capital punishment for them. Santosh Deshmukh was murdered by a gang in Beed. Deshmukh had tried to thwart the atttempts of the gang to extort money from a windmill company. Nursing a grudge, the gang had kidnapped him, tortured him and brutally murdered him on December 9, 2024. Besides the gangsters, the alleged mastermind Walmik Karad has also been arrested in connection with extortion case related to the murder. Vaibhavi scored 512 out of 600 marks in aggregate. She secured 83 marks in Marathi, 63 in English, 94 in Math, 83 in Physcis, 91 in Chemistry and 98 in Biology. Speaking to reporters in Beed after her Class 12 results, Vaibhavi said her father was not around to see her success. 'Today, I cleared my HSC exam. But my father is not around to praise me for my success,' she said. Vaibhavi said she was preparing for NEET. 'However, yesterday's NEET paper was difficult… but I am going to fullfil my father's wish,' she said. Vaibhavi said, 'My father was brutally done to death. The killers should get capital punishment. One of the accused is still on the run, he should also be arrested,' she said.
