A shocking incident of triple murder was reported in Nanded around midnight. The crime took place near the E-Square area adjacent to D-Mart in the city.
The accused include Syed Awez, Syed Khalil, Ghanshyam Reddy, Mohammad Arbaz, and other unidentified individuals. Arjitsingh Chavan (25) died on the spot after being attacked with sharp weapons.
According to preliminary information, the attack took place late Friday night in the E-Square area on Canal Road. Around 1:30 am, a violent clash broke out between rival groups over an old dispute, during which assailants armed with swords and knives stabbed Chavan to death.
Initial investigation revealed that Chavan had arrived at the spot on a Bullet motorcycle along with two others after watching a movie, when the dispute escalated into violence.
Syed Awez, Syed Khalil, and another person were injured in the attack and admitted to a government hospital. Later, Chavan’s brother reached the hospital with a knife and attacked the injured Syed Awez (27) and Mohammad Arbaz Mohammad Farooq (23). Both succumbed to their injuries, taking the death toll to three.
The injured were initially shifted to a government hospital, and Awez was later referred to another facility, where he was attacked again and eventually died during treatment.
Police said both groups have a significant criminal background, with several cases registered against them. One accused, Anil Punjabi, is currently in jail, while another, Sahil, was released from prison two months ago. Chavan himself had nine criminal cases against him.
Police have taken one injured accused into custody. He also has a criminal record and has faced action in 2025.
Preventive measures, including externment orders, had previously been initiated against members of both gangs.
Officials confirmed that three people died in the clash, Arjitsingh Chavan from one group, and Awez and Arbaz from the rival group.
Police further stated that two FIRs will be registered at Bhagyanagar Police Station as cross cases one filed by Chavan’s family and the other by the family of either Awez or Arbaz.
Four accused have been detained so far.
