Sons of Quarry Owner Arrested in Murder of Activist in Virar
Quarry owner’s sons held in Virar activist murder case
The Indian Express
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Two sons of Bhalchandra Patil, a quarry owner in Virar, Maharashtra, were arrested in connection with the murder of local activist Aatmaram Patil. The incident occurred during a confrontation at a quarry site, where Aatmaram was attacked, leading to his death and injuries to a revenue official.
- 01Bhalchandra Patil's sons, Mahesh and Pratik, were arrested for their involvement in the murder.
- 02Aatmaram Patil was attacked at Shirgaon quarry, resulting in his death.
- 03The incident stemmed from ongoing disputes regarding illegal quarrying activities.
- 04The quarry owned by Bhalchandra Patil has been sealed since January due to complaints.
- 05Several other suspects involved in the murder are still at large.
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In a significant development in the murder case of activist Aatmaram Patil in Virar, Maharashtra, police arrested two sons of quarry owner Bhalchandra Patil on Thursday. The incident occurred on Tuesday when Aatmaram was attacked by a group of six to eight individuals at the Shirgaon quarry, leading to his death and minor injuries to a revenue official. Earlier, Bhalchandra Patil was arrested, and now his sons, Mahesh and Pratik, face charges related to the murder. The conflict reportedly arose from ongoing disputes over illegal activities at the quarry, which has been sealed since January due to multiple complaints filed by Aatmaram's associate, Amit Chaudhary, president of the Loktankrik Lokrajyam Party. The police have identified six to seven suspects involved in the attack but noted that several remain at large.
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The incident highlights ongoing tensions related to illegal quarrying activities in the region, affecting local governance and community safety.
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