A 26-year-old woman was brutally murdered inside a lodge in the Wakad area of Pune on Saturday afternoon, allegedly by her partner who suspected her of having an affair. The accused, identified as Dilawar Singh (25), later surrendered himself at Kondhwa police station, confessing to the crime.
According to officials, the incident occurred between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at a lodge in Kalakhadak, Wakad. Singh, a resident of Pisoli, was reportedly in a relationship with the victim, Mary Mallesh Telgu (26), who lived in Dehu Road and worked at a supermarket.
💔 Suspected Affair Led to Murder
Preliminary investigations suggest that Singh suspected Telgu of being involved with another man. On Saturday, he took her to a lodge in Wakad. During their stay, Singh allegedly checked her mobile phone and found photographs that enraged him.
In a fit of rage, he reportedly attacked her with a knife and a spanner, killing her on the spot.
After the attack, Singh drove to Kondhwa police station, confessed to the murder, and surrendered. The Kondhwa police then informed the Wakad police, who rushed to the scene and recovered the woman’s body from the lodge room.
👮 Police Statement
Senior Police Inspector Shatrughan Mali of Wakad police station said,
“The deceased was working in a supermarket, and the accused is a mechanic employed at a local garage. After committing the crime, he came to Kondhwa police and admitted his actions.”
A case has been registered at the Wakad police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is ongoing to determine the detailed sequence of events and motive.
⚖️ Case Highlights
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Accused | Dilawar Singh, 25, resident of Pisoli |
| Victim | Mary Mallesh Telgu, 26, resident of Dehu Road |
| Location | Lodge in Kalakhadak, Wakad |
| Incident Time | Between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday |
| Weapons Used | Knife and spanner |
| Accused’s Occupation | Mechanic |
| Victim’s Occupation | Supermarket employee |
| Police Station | Wakad Police |
| Legal Action | Case filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) |
🚨 Background
Police sources revealed that the couple had been in a relationship for several months and frequently argued over Singh’s suspicions. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the lodge and nearby areas to verify the accused’s movements and confirm the timeline.
The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination at a government hospital, and her family has been informed.
