Aniket Kothale Case Explained: How A 26-Year-Old Died In Sangli Police Custody & Why The Nov 20 Verdict Matters
Pune: Nearly nine years after 26-year-old Aniket Kothale allegedly died following custodial torture at Sangli City Police Station, the District and Sessions Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict in the case on Nov 20, 2026. The case involves allegations of custodial murder against police personnel who were responsible for Kothale's safety while he was in custody. The prosecution has also…
Nearly nine years after 26-year-old Aniket Kothale died in Sangli City Police Station custody, the District and Sessions Court is set to deliver its verdict on November 20, 2026. The case centers around allegations of custodial murder against police personnel responsible for Kothale's safety during his detention. Prosecutors claim the accused attempted to cover up his death by claiming he had escaped custody; his body was allegedly taken to Amboli Ghat, Sindhudurg district, and burned to destroy evidence.
The case began on November 6, 2017, when Kothale, a resident of Sangli, was arrested along with his friend Amol Bhandare in connection with a robbery involving a mobile phone and Rs2,000. Both were remanded to police custody for interrogation. According to the CID investigation, Kothale was allegedly stripped, assaulted, and hung upside down using a cable at the Sangli City Police Station, ultimately leading to his death.
Bhandare survived and later became a key prosecution witness. The prosecution alleges that the accused tried to destroy evidence by burning Kothale's remains at Amboli Ghat. The defense has contested some aspects of this narrative, challenging the prosecution's account of events.
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