Pune Man Accused of Murdering Wife and Son After Alleged Moneylender Harassment

The man reportedly gave his family sleeping pills before attempting suicide, citing relentless pressure from lenders despite repaying debts.

Vaibhav Hande, a 45-year-old from Chikhali, Pune, allegedly killed his wife and 9-year-old son by administering sleeping pills before attempting suicide.
Hande claimed he was being harassed by moneylenders despite repaying the borrowed principal and an additional ₹9 lakh in interest.
The incident came to light after Hande's 14-year-old son, who was in Mumbai, alerted neighbors upon receiving a troubling message from his father.
Police found Hande alive in his apartment and took him to a hospital; his wife and son were declared dead at the scene.
Four moneylenders have been booked for criminal intimidation, while Hande faces charges for the deaths of his wife and son, including allegations of strangling his son.