Grandfather shoots lawyer grandson dead: How blood splatters exposed killing
Abhay Marathe, a 33-year-old lawyer, was found dead from a bullet injury in Lonavla. His family initially claimed the shooting was accidental while he cleaned his grandfather's rifle. However, police investigation revealed inconsistencies and evidence of a dispute over property. Abhay's grandfather Motiram Marathe has been charged with murder, and four relatives are accused of destroying evidence.
Pune authorities are investigating an accidental shooting that resulted in the death of 33-year-old lawyer Abhay Marathe. The incident occurred at a hotel during a dispute related to the sale of a property, his grandfather, 83-year-old Motiram Marathe, is accused of murder. Initially registered as an accidental death, blood stains at the scene and post-mortem examination led investigators to suspect otherwise.
Motiram was arrested on Monday, and four other relatives were charged for allegedly destroying evidence after hiding CCTV cameras and DVRs. Both of Motiram's licensed rifles were seized.
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