Palghar Crime: 43-Year-Old Carpenter Beaten And Strangled To Death In Nalasopara; Wife, 2 Brothers Arrested
Nalasopara, November 14, 2026: A 43-year-old carpenter was allegedly beaten and strangled to death following a domestic dispute at Pragati Nagar in Nalasopara East on Saturday. The Tulinj police have arrested three accused in connection with the murder. According to the police, the deceased, identified as Sameer Shaikh, lived with his wife at Mangalmurti Apartment. The couple frequently…
In Nalasopara East, a carpenter named Sameer Shaikh, aged 43, was beaten and strangled to death following a domestic dispute on Saturday. The Tulinj police have apprehended three individuals in connection with the murder. According to the police, Shaikh resided with his wife at Mangalmurti Apartment in Pragati Nagar. Domestic quarrels were common between the couple, and on the fateful day, an argument ensued between them.
Following the altercation, Shaikh's wife called her two brothers, who resided nearby. Around 4 pm, the two men arrived at the flat and allegedly assaulted Shaikh. Despite managing to escape upstairs, Shaikh was caught outside the building by his attackers and subsequently strangled to death.
Residents intervened and apprehended the three accused, promptly handing them over to the police. According to police inspector Marathe, preliminary investigation pointed towards the murder being pre-planned by Shaikh's wife and her two brothers. All three have been arrested on murder charges.
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