False Alarm in Santosh Deshmukh Murder Case: Lawyer's Tip on Fugitive Proves Baseless

A lawyer's tip-off about spotting Krishna Andhale, a fugitive in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, led to a fruitless police search in Nashik. Despite an exhaustive investigation, no evidence was found, and the claims were dismissed as rumors. The incident highlights the challenges in fugitive tracking.

A city-based lawyer's assertion that he saw Krishna Andhale, a fugitive in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, prompted an intensive police search which ultimately proved baseless, authorities reported.

Following lawyer Gitesh Bankar's statement about sighting Andhale near a Sahdev Nagar temple, police operations ensued, including CCTV analysis, yet yielded no supportive evidence.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Prashant Bachhav confirmed rumors regarding Andhale's presence remained unsubstantiated, reflecting ongoing difficulties in apprehending wanted individuals.

(With inputs from agencies.)