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Crime
Son Kills Man in Pune Tunnel, Avenging Father's Murder 23 Years Later
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 06:04 AM
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A man was shot dead in Pune's Katraj tunnel by a son who sought revenge for his father's murder 23 years ago.
A man was killed in Pune's Katraj tunnel by a son who said he was avenging his father's murder that occurred 23 years ago. The incident took place on a busy stretch of the tunnel that connects the city to the outskirts. Police have taken the case under investigation and are looking into the motive and the identity of the victim. No further details have been released by authorities at this time.
The father, whose name has not been disclosed, was murdered in the early 2000s, and the son reportedly waited decades before taking action. The incident has drawn attention to the long‑term impact of unresolved crimes on families. Law enforcement officials have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could help clarify the circumstances.
The Pune Police have confirmed that the shooting was a deliberate act and that the victim was not a random passerby. They are conducting a thorough investigation and will release additional information once the inquiry is complete.
The father, whose name has not been disclosed, was murdered in the early 2000s, and the son reportedly waited decades before taking action. The incident has drawn attention to the long‑term impact of unresolved crimes on families. Law enforcement officials have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could help clarify the circumstances.
The Pune Police have confirmed that the shooting was a deliberate act and that the victim was not a random passerby. They are conducting a thorough investigation and will release additional information once the inquiry is complete.