Deputy Sarpanch Kills Wife, Attempts Suicide in Nashik Over Alcohol Addiction

• Jairam Maharu Pawar, a deputy sarpanch, allegedly stabbed his wife Jijabai Pawar (60) to death in Sakorepada village, Kalwan taluka, Nashik.
• The incident occurred in the early hours after a quarrel over Jairam's alcohol addiction.
• After the murder, Jairam informed the village police patil and consumed pesticide, but only induced vomiting and survived.
• The police patil initially disbelieved Jairam, thinking he was drunk, but later found Jijabai dead with the sarpanch.
• Jairam is currently stable and undergoing treatment; Kalwan police are investigating the case.

Why It Matters: A deputy sarpanch killed his wife and attempted suicide in Nashik due to an alcohol-fueled dispute.