Ashwini Bidre Murder Case: Sentencing Deferred as Family Demands Death Penalty

Panvel court hears emotional appeals from Bidre’s family, while defense argues for leniency based on circumstantial evidence.

The Panvel Sessions Court has postponed sentencing in the Ashwini Bidre murder case to April 21, 2025, after hearing submissions from the victim’s family and legal arguments from both sides.
Bidre’s daughter, father, brother, and husband called for the death penalty for convicted Senior Inspector Abhay Kurundkar, citing the brutality of the crime and its betrayal of public trust in law enforcement.
The defense argued against the death penalty, emphasizing the circumstantial nature of the evidence and the potential for Kurundkar’s rehabilitation.
Prosecutors highlighted the premeditated nature of the crime, including evidence tampering and body disposal, as justification for capital punishment.
The case has drawn significant public attention, with allegations of initial investigative lapses by Navi Mumbai police further eroding trust in the police force.