Murder of Ramesh Reddy Linked to Long-standing Gang Rivalry in Maharashtra
Reddy killed over old rivalry linked to MCOCA case: Police
Hindustan Times
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Ramesh Reddy, a former gambling operator, was murdered in Dehu Road near Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, due to a longstanding rivalry with Sabir Sheikh and his associates. The conflict escalated over Reddy's opposition to bail pleas for Sheikh and others involved in his brother's murder, highlighting ongoing violence within organized crime networks.
- 01Ramesh Reddy was murdered due to a rivalry linked to organized crime.
- 02The motive involved Reddy's opposition to bail applications under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
- 03Several suspects have been booked, and two have been detained for further interrogation.
- 04Reddy's brother was previously murdered in 2025, leading to MCOCA charges against the accused.
- 05The case illustrates ongoing violence within a criminal network in Maharashtra.
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The murder of Ramesh Reddy, a former matka (gambling) operator, occurred on Tuesday evening in Dehu Road near Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, and is believed to be linked to a long-standing rivalry with Sabir Sheikh and his associates. According to police, Reddy had been actively opposing bail applications for Sheikh and others charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) related to the murder of his brother, John alias Vikram Reddy, in 2025. This opposition reportedly intensified tensions between the rival factions. Police have booked several individuals, including Lakhan Agale and Aftab Sammer Shaikh, and are currently conducting a search operation for additional suspects. Two suspects have been detained for interrogation. The ongoing enmity between the groups suggests a cycle of violence driven by organized crime dynamics, with MCOCA's stringent bail provisions further complicating the situation.
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The murder highlights ongoing gang violence in Maharashtra, raising concerns for local safety and law enforcement's ability to manage organized crime.
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