Pune Shaken: Youth Murdered Over Social Media Status, Friend Arrested

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News18•10-01-2026, 07:28
Pune Shaken: Youth Murdered Over Social Media Status, Friend Arrested
- •Akash Tarale, 25, was brutally murdered in Pune's Kharadi area.
- •The murder stemmed from a social media 'status' update and old animosity.
- •Accused Vijay Waghmare killed Akash with a beer bottle and a large stone after an argument.
- •Akash had posted a photo of a rival gang member, 'Sable', on his status, enraging Vijay.
- •Police arrested Vijay Waghmare, who was attempting to flee, shortly after the incident.
Why It Matters: A social media status dispute escalated into a fatal attack in Pune, highlighting youth violence.
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