A murder investigation is underway after the body of a man was discovered inside a locked house in Vihirgaon late Friday night, under the jurisdiction of Hudkeshwar Police Station.
The deceased has been identified as Anil Madhukar Pawar. Preliminary findings suggest that Pawar was killed by a friend following a heated argument. The accused allegedly attacked him on the head with a gas cylinder and a sigdi (traditional coal stove), resulting in fatal injuries.
Police suspect personal enmity as the motive, though further investigation is ongoing to establish the exact cause. The accused fled the scene after the incident and remains at large.
Hudkeshwar police have registered a case of murder and launched a manhunt to track down the suspect. Efforts are being made to gather more evidence and statements from those close to the victim.
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