Village Sarpanch Assassinated in Beed: NCP Leader and Aides Accused

A village sarpanch was shot and killed while another person was injured in an attack allegedly by an NCP (SP) office-bearer and his aides in Maharashtra's Beed district. The incident occurred in Parli tehsil, with a case registered against Shashikant alias Baban Gitte and four others.

In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Beed district, a village sarpanch was fatally shot, while another individual sustained injuries. The attack, allegedly orchestrated by an office-bearer of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and his associates, has sent shockwaves through the community.

Police have registered a case against NCP (SP) leader Shashikant alias Baban Gitte and four of his aides following the incident that took place in the Bank Colony area of Parli tehsil on Saturday. According to officials, a dispute arose between the victims and the accused at the residence of one of the suspects, escalating to violence.

The sarpanch of Maralwadi village, Bapurao Andhale, was shot by Shashikant, who then allegedly had his aide, Rajabhau Neharkar, finish the attack with a sickle. Another victim, Gyanba Gitte, was also injured in the assault. Authorities have invoked charges under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Arms Act. The search continues for the suspects.

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