New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Maharashtras Pune, where Vanraj Andekar, a former corporator of the Pune Municipal Corporation and an NCP leader affiliated with the Ajit Pawar faction, was brutally murdered last night in the citys Nana Peth area. The attack was carried out by a group of men on motorcycles, and it appears to be linked to personal enmity.Details of the attackVanraj Andekar was attacked by approximately 12 men on six two-wheelers who arrived at his residence. Surveillance footage captured the assailants brandishing firearms and assaulting Andekar, who was alone at the time. Five rounds were fired at Vanraj Andekar. He was also attacked with long-blade sickles. He was brought dead to KEM Hospital. As per the primary information, Andekar suffered multiple sharp weapon injuries. Further details will be given in due course, said Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjan Kumar Sharma.Murder probe underwayThe Pune crime branch has launched an intensive investigation into this high-profile murder. The attackers are reported to have tampered with the areas power supply, turning off the street lights to facilitate their escape. The CCTV footage also shows an object being thrown at the attackers, which misses its mark. Additionally, an adult with two children on a scooter narrowly escaped the scene unharmed, as shown in the footage.Take a look at the video: Pune CCTV footage of the murder of former NCP councilor Vanraj Andekar. #PuneMurder pic.twitter.com/eMIqBn49ez— vivek nagal (@viveksuthar777) September 2, 2024Vanraj Andekar, Ex NCP Corporator is brutally attacked and murdered in Pune. He was declared dead at pune Kem hospital. #Vanrajandekar #Vanrajandekarmurder #Vanrajandekarattack pic.twitter.com/upegLV9XOi— Tikam Shekhawat (@TikamShekhawat) September 1, 2024Personal grudges behind attackThe attack on Andekar appears to be motivated by personal vendettas rather than political agendas. Andekars past experience as a corporator may have contributed to the conflict, as he had previously held a position of influence. The timing of the attack coincides with the transition of power in the Pune civic body to a state-appointed administrator.
