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Vaibhavi Deshmukh Excels in Class 12 Exams While Leading Justice Campaign for Slain Father

The daughter of murdered Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh scores 85.33%, renews calls for death penalty and fast-track trial as suspects remain at large.

Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for Class 12 exams and scored 85.33 per cent in the Science stream. (HT)
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Overview

  • Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of the late Santosh Deshmukh, achieved 85.33% in her Class 12 board exams, honoring her father's dream amidst personal tragedy.
  • Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village, was abducted and brutally murdered in December 2024, allegedly for opposing extortion linked to a wind energy firm.
  • Police have invoked the stringent MCOCA against suspects tied to Valmik Karad’s gang, but key accused remain at large as judicial proceedings continue.
  • Vaibhavi has actively led public demonstrations for justice, met with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and demanded the death penalty and expedited trial for her father's killers.
  • Her academic success and resilience have made her a symbol of determination and community solidarity in the face of violence and systemic challenges.