Tragedy Strikes Ulhasnagar: Sanitation Worker Murder and Wife's Suicide Shock Community

A sanitation worker in Ulhasnagar was stabbed to death on duty, leading to his wife's suicide. The suspect, Durgesh Gupta, allegedly attacked the worker 32 times amidst a possible garbage dispute. CCTV footage aided police in arresting Gupta, while investigations continue into the motive behind the crime.

A sanitation worker from Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation was brutally murdered while on duty, causing a ripple of shock through the community. The attack, perpetrated by Durgesh Gupta, occurred in broad daylight and was captured on CCTV, leading to the suspect's swift arrest by police.

The victim, Mahadu Jagtap, was performing routine cleaning in the Section 20 area when Gupta allegedly assaulted him multiple times with a sharp weapon, resulting in Jagtap's immediate death. Police believe the attack might stem from a garbage dumping dispute.

In a subsequent tragic turn, Jagtap's wife was found dead by suicide, unable to cope with the loss of her husband. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of contractual workers and has prompted an outcry for better protection and investigation into the underlying issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)