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Nejar murder case: Accused taken to crime scene; Locals express anguish

05:37 PM Nov 16, 2023 | Team Udayavani |

In a shocking case involving the brutal murder of a mother and three children, tensions flared in Nejar on Thursday afternoon when the accused, Praveen Chowgale (39), was summoned to a local area.

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Local residents, outraged by the heinous crime, expressed their anger as the police brought the accused to the premises.

Hailing from Sangli, Maharashtra, Praveen Chowgale had been apprehended at the crime scene. However, as he was escorted by the police, the gathered locals vocalized their fury, demanding that the accused be handed over to them. In response, police resorted to lathi charge to disperse the agitated crowd.

Additional police reinforcements were swiftly deployed to the scene to maintain order.

Earlier on Wednesday, Praveen Chowgale had been presented before the court, where he was remanded to 14 days of police custody.

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