Girlfriend Dispute, Not Money, Led to Brutal Sambhajinagar Murder

• Shakil Aref Sheikh (20) was brutally murdered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, initially thought to be over mobile and money.
• Investigation revealed the main motive also involved a dispute over accused Sheikh Rehan's girlfriend.
• Shakil was abducted on January 4, severely beaten, stabbed, and later murdered after threatening the assailants.
• Seven accused, including Sheikh Rehan and Sayyed Siraj, were arrested by the Crime Branch; one minor accomplice is also involved.
• The body was found in Mitmita Urjabhumi and dumped in Jatwada; all arrested have criminal backgrounds.

Why It Matters: A Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar murder, initially a money dispute, shockingly involved a girlfriend's dispute.