Sambhajinagar Shocker: Friend Tortured, Murdered After Week-Long Plot

• A shocking incident in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar revealed a friend brutally murdered another after a week of planning.
• Victim Shakeel Aref Shaikh (30, Phulenagar) was killed by friends over suspicion of mobile and money theft.
• Accused blindfolded, severely beat, and inflicted cigarette burns on Shakeel's feet before slitting his throat.
• The horrific act occurred around 3 AM on January 6 in the Urja Bhumi area of Jatwada after luring him to a party.
• A major jurisdictional dispute between Daulatabad and Cantonment police stations delayed investigation; Cantonment PS took over.

Why It Matters: Brutal murder in Sambhajinagar highlights extreme cruelty and betrayal among friends.