Maharashtra Forms SIT to Probe Sarpanch Murder

The Maharashtra government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog. Led by Deputy Inspector General Basavraj Teli from the Crime Investigation Department, the team will delve into the events surrounding Deshmukh's abduction and killing.

The Maharashtra government initiated a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday to scrutinize the murder of Massajog's sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh, officials confirmed.

This SIT effort is spearheaded by Basavraj Teli, Deputy Inspector General of the Crime Investigation Department, as per the order released by the state Home department. The team includes prominent members like Anil Gujar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID, and others from the local crime branch in Beed.

Deshmukh, the elected head of Massajog in the Kej tehsil of Beed district, was reportedly abducted and murdered on December 9. His death is linked to his opposition against a group's extortion attempt targeting a local windmill company.

(With inputs from agencies.)