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Retired CRPF Officer Kills Daughter, Injures Son-in-Law at Wedding Over Love Marriage

Kiran Mangle, a retired sub-inspector, used his service weapon to attack the couple, highlighting issues of honor-based violence and firearm misuse.

The incident took place during a relative’s marriage at Chopda in Jalgaon district, on Saturday. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Overview

  • Kiran Mangle fatally shot his daughter, Tripti Wagh, and critically injured her husband, Avinash Wagh, at a wedding function in Chopda, Maharashtra, on April 26, 2025.
  • The attack stemmed from Mangle's disapproval of the couple's love marriage, which took place two years ago against his wishes.
  • Tripti died on the spot, while Avinash remains in critical condition at Jalgaon Government Medical College after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
  • Police have charged Mangle under Sections 103 and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder and attempted murder, as well as Section 25 of the Arms Act for firearm misuse.
  • Mangle, who was beaten by attendees at the wedding, is also in serious condition as authorities continue their investigation and have seized the weapon used in the shooting.