Overview
- The victim, Mangesh Kalokhe, husband of newly elected Shiv Sena councillor Mansi Kalokhe, was killed around 7 am in Khopoli after dropping his children at school.
- Investigators say assailants rammed his motorcycle, pinned him down, and attacked him with swords, sickles and an axe, killing him on the spot.
- Raigad police detained nine suspects within about 24 hours using multiple special teams and technical intelligence, including Ravindra and Darshan Deokar/Devkar, Dhanesh Deokar/Devkar and Urmila Deokar/Devkar.
- An FIR names 10 accused, including NCP Raigad district president Sudhakar Ghare and spokesperson Bharat Bhagat, as police work to recover weapons and trace any additional conspirators.
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met the family and pushed for a fast‑track trial and strict charges, while NCP chief Sunil Tatkare condemned the killing and called for an SIT.