Akola Man Kills Wife 8 Days After Delivery and Then Burns Her Face In a horrifying incident that has shocked the district of Akola, police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to conceal her identity by burning her face near a temple. The deceased, identified as Ravina Pawar, had given birth just eight days prior to the incident. Her husband, Sadiq Shah Tashreef Shah, is the accused in the case. The incident came to light on Monday when authorities received information about a partially burnt body of a woman found near the Annapurna Mata temple in Dabki Road police station’s jurisdiction. The woman, aged between 30 and 32, was found with her face severely charred, making initial identification impossible. Police conducted a panchnama at the scene and sent the body for postmortem examination. Through press notes and social media, authorities later revealed the deceased’s identity as Ravina Pawar. Investigations pointed to her husband, Sadiq Shah, who was traced to Barshi Takli, where he had taken shelter at his sister’s house. He was arrested on Wednesday. According to police, the couple, originally from Shelu Bazaar in Washim district, had a love marriage and were working in Mumbai. They had recently relocated to Akola for Ravina’s delivery and were staying in a rented house. The incident occurred just eight days after she gave birth to a newborn. Investigators stated that frequent domestic disputes between the couple had escalated to a fatal level. The accused allegedly strangled his wife to death and then dumped her body near the temple. To erase her identity, he poured petrol on her face and set her on fire before fleeing the scene.#akola #dabki_road #ravina_pawar #sadiq_shah_tashreef_shah #annapurna_mata_temple
Half-Burnt Woman's Body Discovered in Akola A half-burnt body of a woman was found behind a garage near the Annapurna temple in the Dabki Road police station area on Monday. The discovery was made by a team from the Dabki Road police station, accompanied by local crime branch officers led by police inspector Shankar Shelke. Preliminary investigations suggest the deceased is a married woman, and authorities suspect she was murdered before her body was set on fire. The face of the victim was reportedly charred beyond recognition, indicating an attempt to conceal her identity. The manner of the burning is described as premeditated, raising questions about the motive behind the crime. Police conducted a spot panchnama at the scene and have sent the body for a post-mortem examination. Identifying the victim is considered crucial to solving the case, as it could provide key leads into the suspect's identity and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police have not yet disclosed any specific details about the victim's background or the potential suspects, but they are actively working to gather more information. The case has sparked concern in the local community, with residents expressing shock and fear over the violent nature of the crime. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in such sensitive investigations. Meanwhile, the police have intensified their efforts to secure the area and prevent any tampering with evidence. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing crimes that involve both violence and concealment tactics.#akola #dabki_road_police_station #shankar_shelke #annapurna_temple #dabki_road
