Last Updated: October 1, 2026
Last Updated: October 1, 2026
Mumbai: A shocking incident has emerged from Pune district, Maharashtra, where a 9-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father.
According to police, the girl had allegedly altered her stepbrother’s marksheet. The girl had secured second place in her class, while her stepbrother topped.
Father Attacked in Anger
The incident occurred in Deulgaon Raje village, Daund taluka. Police have arrested the accused father, Shantaram Duryodhan Chavan. His partner, Chinki Bhosale, has also been detained.
According to the investigation, the accused became enraged after learning of the altered marksheet and attacked the girl with a wood-cutting machine, resulting in her death.
Attempt to Destroy Evidence
Police stated that the accused attempted to portray the incident as an accident. The girl’s body was wrapped in a cloth and set on fire to destroy evidence.
The partially burned body was recovered and sent to Sassoon General Hospital in Pune for post-mortem and DNA testing.
Case filed against the accused’s partner
Police have also filed a case against Chinki Bhosale for concealing evidence and failing to report the incident to authorities. The investigation is ongoing.
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