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Palghar Shocker: Youth Stabbed to Death Over Social Media Display Picture Dispute in Nallasopara

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: February 27, 2026 23:14 IST

Palghar Crime: A shocking case of crime has came to light in Nallasopara, were a man was stabbed to ...

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Palghar Crime: A shocking case of crime has came to light in Nallasopara, were a man was stabbed to death by accused over DP on social media. This disturbing incident occurred on Friday, February 27, 2026 around 4:30 am  on the ground floor of the Sai Nidhi Apartment in Hanuman Nagar, Nallasopara (West). 

According to FPJ reports, accused Hasan allegedly attacked Aftab with a knife, stabbed him in front of his wife, who witnessed the entire ordeal. Initial investigation suggest that verbal disagreement over a profile pictured turned into a heated argument and then Hasan allegedly attacked Aftab with a knife. Following the incident police arrived at the scene and sent body for the  post-mortem examination.

A formal investigation is underway following a series of murders that have sparked concern among residents regarding local law and order. Police are recording statements from witnesses and the victim's family to determine the sequence of events leading up to the stabbing.

A 15-year-old boy, along with a minor friend killed a 65-year-old aunt in Vasai. According to reports they did this act after she allegedly scolded him. Deceased, identified as Durga Bansode, resided alone in the Bhimai Bungalow in Barhampur village, Vasai (West). Her maried daughter lives in Boisar and her son resides in Waliv, Bansode managed the household on her own.

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Deceased body was discovered at her house on Monday morning. While investigating the crime Manikpur police discovered  that Bansode's nephew frequently visited her and after questioning him he confessed to the murder. 

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