Mangesh Kalokhe Murder Case

Mangesh Kalokhe, a former councillor and husband of Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Manasi Kalokhe, was brutally murdered in Khopoli, Raigad district, on December 26, 2025. 

Key Details of the Incident
  • The Attack: Around 7:00 AM, Kalokhe was returning home on his motorcycle after dropping his son at school. He was ambushed at a junction in Vihari village by assailants in a black car.
  • The Assault: Assailants struck him approximately 19 to 20 times with swords, sickles, and axes. CCTV footage captured Kalokhe attempting to flee before being overtaken.
  • Motive: The primary motive is alleged to be political rivalry. Kalokhe’s wife, Manasi, had recently defeated Urmila Devkar (NCP - Ajit Pawar faction) in the Khopoli municipal council elections by over 700 votes. 
Investigation and Arrests
  • Suspects Held: As of December 29, 2025, police have arrested eight to nine individuals.
  • Key Accused: The arrested include NCP runner-up Urmila Devkar, her husband Ravindra (Ravi) Devkar, and their son Darshan.
  • Beed Connection: MLA Mahendra Thorve alleged that one of the primary executioners was a bodyguard of Ravi Devkar associated with the Valmik Karad gang from Beed.
  • Fugitives: Police are still searching for other identified suspects, including Raigad district NCP (Ajit Pawar) president Sudhakar Ghare and local spokesperson Bharat Bhagat. 
Controversies
  • Police Negligence: Relatives and Shiv Sena leaders alleged that Kalokhe had informed the Khopoli police of a death threat on December 25, but no FIR or non-cognizable offence was registered.
  • Political Fallout: The case has caused significant tension between the Shiv Sena and NCP (Ajit Pawar) factions within the Mahayuti alliance. While some leaders alleged broader political involvement, police investigations recently clarified that initial rumors linking senior leader Sunil Tatkare to a conspiracy were unfounded. 
Residents of Khopoli held a candle march on December 29, 2025, demanding the death penalty for the killers and strict action against the responsible police officers. 

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