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Crime
Lonavla Lawyer Abhay Marathe Murder: Grandfather Motiram Charged
✍️ Times of India
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 09:49 AM
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Police in Lonavla have charged a grandfather with murdering his 33-year-old lawyer grandson, Abhay Marathe, after blood spatter evidence disproved the family's claim of an accidental shooting.
Abhay Marathe, a 33-year-old lawyer, was found dead in Lonavla due to a fatal bullet injury. While his family initially maintained that the incident was an accident while he was cleaning his grandfather's rifle, a thorough police investigation revealed significant inconsistencies in this narrative.
Forensic analysis, specifically the pattern of blood splatters, contradicted the claim of a self-inflicted or accidental discharge during cleaning. The evidence pointed towards a deliberate act rather than a mishap, prompting a deeper inquiry into the family dynamics.
The investigation uncovered a long-standing dispute over property between Abhay and his grandfather, Motiram Marathe. Motiram has since been formally charged with murder. Additionally, four other relatives have been accused of attempting to destroy evidence related to the crime.
The case highlights the critical role of forensic evidence in uncovering the truth behind staged accidents. The legal proceedings against Motiram and the accused relatives are expected to proceed in the coming days.
Forensic analysis, specifically the pattern of blood splatters, contradicted the claim of a self-inflicted or accidental discharge during cleaning. The evidence pointed towards a deliberate act rather than a mishap, prompting a deeper inquiry into the family dynamics.
The investigation uncovered a long-standing dispute over property between Abhay and his grandfather, Motiram Marathe. Motiram has since been formally charged with murder. Additionally, four other relatives have been accused of attempting to destroy evidence related to the crime.
The case highlights the critical role of forensic evidence in uncovering the truth behind staged accidents. The legal proceedings against Motiram and the accused relatives are expected to proceed in the coming days.