Key Suspect in Beed Sarpanch Murder Case Surrenders After Weeks on the Run

Walmik Karad, linked to extortion and the brutal killing of Santosh Deshmukh, turns himself in as political and public pressure mounts.

Walmik Karad, a close associate of Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde, surrendered to the CID in Pune after evading authorities for over 20 days.
Karad faces allegations of involvement in a ₹2 crore extortion case tied to the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, though he is not named in the murder FIR.
The opposition has criticized the Maharashtra government for failing to apprehend Karad earlier, questioning police competence and demanding Munde's resignation.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured the public of a thorough investigation and vowed to prosecute all individuals involved in the murder case.
Karad’s surrender has intensified scrutiny of his political connections and criminal history, with calls for impartial investigations into his ties to Munde and other allegations.