History-sheeter killed over Rs 300 dispute

 

 

 

A dispute over Rs 300 led to the murder of a history-sheeter in the Shanti Nagar Police Station area on Sunday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Shubham Harne (30), a resident of Kawrapeth. The accused, Prayag Asole (28), and his younger brother, Akshay (26), also residents of Kawrapeth, have been arrested on murder charges. According to the police, Shubham and Prayag were close friends and frequently consumed ganja and alcohol together. The incident was the result of an altercation two days prior, during which Shubham reportedly abused and assaulted Akshay. Akshay had purchased a t-shirt online for Rs 300 on Friday. Finding it didn’t fit, he offered it to Shubham. The t-shirt fit Shubham, and he took it.

 

When Akshay asked for the Rs 300, Shubham initially refused. When Akshay persisted, Shubham threw the money at him. Akshay got angered and abused him. Shubham then slapped Akshay and walked away. Upon learning of the incident, Prayag became enraged. On Sunday morning, he went to Shubham’s house and invited him for a “discussion.” Unsuspecting of Prayag’s intentions, Shubham accompanied him. The two went to Kawrapeth flyover, where a confrontation ensued regarding the previous altercation with Akshay. The argument escalated into a physical fight, during which Prayag pulled out a cutter and stabbed Shubham in the neck. Shubham collapsed, bleeding profusely. The Asole brothers fled the scene after the murder. Shanti Nagar police officers rushed to the spot and inspected the crime scene. The body was transported to Mayo Hospital. A murder case has been registered, and both accused have been arrested. A senior police official stated that Shubham, Prayag, and Akshay have criminal records, with bodily offenses registered against them at various police stations.

 

 

Sources have reported that gambling dens are flourishing in the area, contributing to the rise in criminal activity. The accused and the deceased were regular visitors of these dens. Ganja consumption is also increasing in the area, with many local criminals involved in the illicit trade.