Dhule: Pregnant Woman Killed, Body Set on Fire; 4 Arrested
Four people have been arrested for allegedly killing a pregnant woman and setting her body on fire in Maharashtra's Dhule district, police said. The shocking case came to light after the charred body of a woman was found near the Garatad Bari area along the Dhule-Solapur Highway.
Four people have been arrested for allegedly killing a pregnant woman and setting her body on fire in Maharashtra's Dhule district, police said. The shocking case came to light after the charred body of a woman was found near the Garatad Bari area along the Dhule-Solapur Highway.
According to the investigation, police scanned around 11 hours of CCTV footage and carried out technical analysis to trace the vehicle allegedly used to transport the woman's body. The vehicle was eventually traced to the Saptasur Cultural Art Centre in the Jamkhed area of Ahilyanagar district.
Pregnant Woman Allegedly Assaulted
Police identified the deceased as 31-year-old Pinky Hanumant Katka. Investigators said she was allegedly assaulted near Beed following an internal dispute at the cultural centre. Bengaluru Man Kills Wife, Dies by Suicide After Domestic Dispute Over Social Media Reels.
According to the police investigation, the accused believed Pinky had died after she became unconscious during the assault, NDTV reported. They allegedly then decided to dispose of her body instead of reporting the incident.
Body Transported 275 Km To Dhule
The accused allegedly transported the woman's body by car and travelled around 275 km before reaching a deserted hilly area in Dhule. Police allege that the accused then poured petrol on the body and set it on fire. Assam: Man Kills Girlfriend With Scissors in Hotel Room Over Suspicion Of Cheating.
The burnt body was subsequently discovered near Garatad Bari, prompting police to launch an investigation. CCTV footage and technical evidence helped investigators trace the vehicle and identify the suspects.
Two Accused Still On The Run
Four accused have been arrested in connection with the case, while two others remain absconding. Police teams have reportedly been deployed to locate and arrest the remaining suspects.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death and the alleged motive is underway.
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