Two held for triple murder in Maval; woman dies during abortion; her body, two children thrown into river

Pimpri: A triple murder has come to light in Maval taluka. The case was cracked while the police were searching for a missing woman. Two persons, including the lover of the victim, were arrested.

A pregnant woman died during abortion. When the culprits were throwing her body into the river, her two children started crying. They were also thrown into the river. The incident happened during July 6-9, 2024.

The arrested accused were identified as Gajendra Dagadkhair and Ravikant Gaikwad.

Details of the case

According to DCP Bapu Bangar, a missing person’s complaint was lodged at the Talegaon Dabhade Police Station. Investigation revealed that the pregnant woman’s lover sent her to Thane, along with his friend, for abortion. However, she died during abortion. The friend brought back the woman’s body and her two children to Talegaon Dabhade in the wee hours of July 9. The lover disposed of her body into the river, with the help of his friend.

The two children started crying when they saw their mother’s body being thrown into the river. Therefore, they were also pushed into the river. A case has been registered at the Talegaon MIDC Police Station. The accused have been produced in the court. A Senior Police Inspector is investigating further.