Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Rohit alias Karan Mhaske (25) of Rajnagar, a history-sheeter with eight serious offences, was allegedly murdered by men he had befriended in jail and partied with hours before his death. Police said a sarcastic remark over an old rivalry triggered the attack. The accused had posted photos with him on Instagram shortly before the incident.
Both sides were linked to rival gangs operating in Pundliknagar and Mukundwadi. Tensions had already escalated after a firing between the Pawan Divekar and Nilesh Ranjane groups eight days earlier. On Tuesday, the accused allegedly held a party in Sainagar and later took Rohit to a ground in Shivajinagar, where he was killed.
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Criminal background
Rohit was arrested under MCOCA in March 2023 in an extortion-related assault case and later secured bail. He was again arrested on March 8, 2026, for allegedly robbing a youth near Cidco bus stand. His record from 2022 to 2025 includes attempt to murder, culpable homicide, illegal arms possession, assault, robbery and dacoity. Main accused Akshay Padul (30) was earlier arrested in a 2021 fake currency racket case. Co-accused Shaikh Badshah, Praful Pakhare and Krishna Udawant also face multiple serious charges, including attempt to murder, robbery and illegal arms possession.