The city of Pune is reeling from a shocking crime that has sent ripples through the political establishment. Satish Wagh, the uncle of Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Yogesh Tilekar, was brutally abducted and murdered on Monday. This heinous act has left the community in shock and has sparked a major investigation by Pune police.
The incident unfolded early Monday morning. According to police reports, Mr. Wagh, a resident of Hadapsar, was on his usual morning walk around 6:15 am when he was targeted. An SUV, reportedly without number plates, approached him near Shewalwadi Chowk in the Fursungi Phata area. Four to five unidentified assailants forced him into the vehicle and sped away, leaving behind a trail of fear and unanswered questions.
Hours later, Mr. Wagh’s body was discovered near Yavat on the Pune-Solapur Highway, approximately 40 kilometers from the abduction site. Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil confirmed the discovery, stating that the victim suffered multiple injuries. He further revealed that several police teams have been deployed across the city in a concerted effort to apprehend the perpetrators. A thorough panchnama (official inspection of the crime scene) was conducted by a dedicated police team.
The lack of ransom demands and the absence of any prior threats reported by the Tilekar family adds an intriguing layer to the investigation. Police are currently exploring all possible avenues, focusing not only on the immediate circumstances but also on the victim’s personal life and business dealings. Mr. Wagh’s diverse interests, including farming and ownership of a hotel near Shewalwadi, are being carefully examined.
One significant line of inquiry involves an ongoing civil court case concerning one acre of Mr. Wagh’s ancestral land at Malimala in the Loni Kalbhor area. His son, Omkar Wagh, filed a complaint stating that his father had loaned ₹30 to ₹35 lakh ten years ago for a land transaction and had been repeatedly calling to recover the outstanding amount. While it’s not yet confirmed whether this financial dispute, or any other personal matter, directly led to the kidnapping and murder, it remains a crucial aspect of the investigation.
The police are working diligently to piece together the events of Monday morning. The hunt for the suspects is underway, and the city awaits answers as the investigation unfolds. This brutal crime highlights the need for enhanced security measures and serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining public safety.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Satish Wagh during this difficult time.
