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Crime
27‑Year‑Old Stabbed to Death in Pune’s Kothrud on Diwali Eve; Two Arrested
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:37 AM
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A 27‑year‑old man was stabbed to death in Pune’s Kothrud area on the eve of Diwali, police said. Two suspects were apprehended within hours.
A 27‑year‑old male was found dead after being stabbed in the Kothrud neighbourhood of Pune on the eve of Diwali.
Pune police responded quickly, securing the scene and identifying two individuals who were taken into custody within a few hours of the incident.
The attack occurred during a period of heightened vigilance in the city, as authorities had increased security measures for the upcoming festival.
Investigators are continuing their inquiry into the motive and circumstances surrounding the killing.
Pune police responded quickly, securing the scene and identifying two individuals who were taken into custody within a few hours of the incident.
The attack occurred during a period of heightened vigilance in the city, as authorities had increased security measures for the upcoming festival.
Investigators are continuing their inquiry into the motive and circumstances surrounding the killing.