Chinchwad | October 2, 2026
A serious incident of attempted murder has come to light in the Walhekarwadi area, where a youth was attacked with a machete over suspicions of a romantic affair. The youth, along with his father and brother who attempted to rescue him, sustained injuries in the attack.
According to police, the incident took place on September 30 at approximately 5:30 PM near the H.P. Petrol Pump in Walhekarwadi.
As per the complaint, the accused suspected that Irfan was having an affair with the wife of one of the suspects. Based on this suspicion, Abhishek Lalman Yadav, Nagesh Venkatrao Chopade, Ashitosh Dayanand Shitole, Abhishek Lal Girgosavi, and others allegedly attacked Irfan.
The attackers allegedly struck Irfan with a machete near his spine, on his hand and thumb, on his elbow, and on the left side of his head. The complaint further states that he was also beaten with hands and kicked.
When Irfan attempted to flee to save his life, the accused allegedly chased him, brandishing machetes and threatening to kill him, causing panic in the area.
Irfan's father, Ismail Gani Shaikh, and brother, Ahmed, who intervened to save him, were also allegedly attacked with machetes and injured.
A case has been registered at the Chinchwad Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police have confirmed the arrest of Abhishek Yadav, Nagesh Chopade, Ashitosh Shitole, and Abhishek Girgosavi.
Chinchwad police are currently investigating the role of other individuals involved, the exact sequence of events, and other aspects of the case.
