Palghar Crime: 52-Year-Old Woman Murdered With Hammer Following Minor Dispute in Saphale; 2 Arrested
Palghar, October 21, 2026: The Palghar police have cracked the murder case of a 52-year-old woman found injured within the Saphale police station jurisdiction, arresting two accused in connection with the crime. According to the police, the woman was allegedly murdered after a minor altercation, during which she was struck on the head with a hammer. A court has remanded both accused to police…
On October 21, 2026, the Palghar police have apprehended two individuals in connection with the murder of a 52-year-old woman, Sajani Vinod Waghari, in Saphale. According to the police, the incident occurred after a minor dispute in which Waghari was struck on the head with a hammer, leading to her death. Initially, the death was reported as an accidental one; however, upon further examination, medical findings supported the suspicion that it was a case of murder.
A court subsequently remanded the two accused, Nilesh Dharmaji Chimbhade, 35, and Ujjwala Navsu Khutade, 33, to police custody for five days. The investigation is ongoing, with Assistant Police Inspector Datta Shelke leading the charge.
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