Gadchiroli Man Kills Father, Blames Tiger; Police Expose Lie Nagpur: A man initially believed to have been attacked by a tiger was revealed to have murdered his own father in Armori taluka of Gadchiroli, according to police. The incident, which sparked panic in the village over a potential wild animal attack, was uncovered as a case of foul play. Yogesh Dhakate, 35, allegedly used an axe to kill his father, Devaji, 65, during a nighttime cycle ride from their family-owned brick kiln. The body of Devaji was found near a railway tunnel on the outskirts of Palora village with severe stab wounds to the neck, back, and head, and blood pooling around the scene. His bicycle, white scarf, and glasses were also discovered nearby. Police quickly dismissed the initial claim of a tiger attack, citing the body’s position and the nature of the wounds. The flat lying of the body and cut marks on the back indicated a deliberate assault with a sharp weapon, not a wild animal attack. Further investigation confirmed Yogesh’s involvement, leading to his arrest. The police noted that a tiger attack would have qualified for compensation from the forest department under government norms, but the evidence contradicted that possibility. Devaji’s younger brother, Purushottam, 61, a welding shop owner, filed a complaint at the Armori police station on April 13. He stated that Yogesh and his mother had urgently called for his son Sachin to search for Devaji after receiving a call about his death. Purushottam later arrived at the railway tunnel, where he found police and onlookers examining the body. The police investigation highlighted the region’s proximity to protected forests and its history of leopard and tiger sightings. SP Neelotpal of Gadchiroli police confirmed that the evidence pointed to foul play.#gadchiroli_police #yogesh_dhakate #devaji_dhakate #purushottam_dhakate #armori_taluka
