Maharashtra Government Launches SIT Probe Into Sarpanch's Murder

The Maharashtra government has formed a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Deshmukh was abducted and killed, allegedly for opposing extortion. The SIT is headed by CID's Deputy Inspector General Basavraj Teli, with ongoing efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.

The Maharashtra government has established a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the murder of Massajog sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh, authorities announced on Wednesday.

The SIT is led by Crime Investigation Department's Deputy Inspector General, Basavraj Teli, according to an official order from the state Home department.

Deshmukh was reportedly abducted and brutally murdered on December 9 for allegedly resisting an extortion attempt by individuals demanding money from a windmill company. Massajog villagers staged a 'jal samadhi' protest, ending after reassurances from Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat about apprehending the three absconding suspects.

(With inputs from agencies.)