Ex-Serviceman Accused of Murder Found Dead in Pune

A 45-year-old ex-serviceman, Mahendra Shivaji Daundkar, accused of strangling his wife to death and attacking their 17-year-old son, was found hanging from a tree near the Bhima river in Chandoli village on Wednesday.

Daundkar had allegedly fled his home in Rajgurunagar on August 30 after the incident. The police had formed teams to trace him after registering a case based on a complaint by his son, Atharva.

According to Atharva's complaint, he had dinner with his parents around 9 pm on August 30 before going outside to meet a friend. At about 11:30 pm, he returned home after learning that his mother had made a missed call to his friend's mother. Daundkar allegedly told his son that his mother, Deepa, had taken a tablet and gone to sleep and asked him not to disturb her.

Atharva then went into the bedroom and found his mother unresponsive. The complaint alleges that Atharva confronted his father after noticing marks on Deepa's neck. Daundkar then allegedly attacked him and tried to strangle him with a dupatta.

Atharva sustained an injury to his right thumb while trying to defend himself. Relatives who arrived at the house allegedly tried to restrain Daundkar, who then escaped from the premises.

The police registered a case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in connection with Deepa's death. The allegations against Daundkar were yet to be established in court.

Daundkar had retired from the Army in 2019 and was subsequently working as a security guard for a private company in Vishrantwadi. The police had earlier said Daundkar was allegedly angry with Deepa over her strained relationship with his sister.

The complaint states that the issue had led to repeated disputes between the couple. Daundkar's body was found hanging from a tree in Chandoli village along the Bhima river on Wednesday morning.

The Khed police have registered an accidental-death case in connection with his death. The circumstances leading to his death are being investigated.

This incident highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence and strained relationships. The police are working to uncover the events leading to Daundkar's death and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The community is left to wonder about the events that led to this tragic outcome, and the police investigation will hopefully provide some answers.

In the meantime, the family and friends of the deceased are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones.

The incident serves as a reminder of the need for support and resources for families dealing with domestic violence and relationship issues.