{
  "id": 12523868,
  "title": "Grandfather shoots lawyer grandson dead: How blood splatters exposed killing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/grandfather-shoots-lawyer-grandson-dead-how-blood-splatters-exposed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:28:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/grandfather-shoots-lawyer-grandson-in-lonavla-over-property-how-blood-splatters-exposed-grisly-killing-inside-hotel/articleshow/134754028.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "33-year-old lawyer Abhay Marathe died from accidental shooting.",
    "Motiram Marathe, 83, accused of murder in property dispute.",
    "Four relatives charged for destroying evidence, including CCTV cameras."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The killing of lawyer Abhay Marathe by his grandfather Motiram Marathe changes from an accidental death to a suspected murder, exposing a larger family involvement in destroying evidence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}