Maharashtra: Woman, mother of murder victim attempt self-immolation

India Dec 25, 2025

Outside the Nanded collector's office in Maharashtra, Sangeeta Tate and Aanchal Mamidwar—mother and 'wife' of murder victim Saksham Tate—tried to set themselves on fire.
They were demanding action against two police officers they believe played a role in Saksham's killing.
Police stopped them before any harm was done.

What happened to Saksham?

Saksham was murdered on November 27, 2025, reportedly by Aanchal's relatives over caste differences—they allegedly shot him and hit him with a tile.
Six people have been arrested so far.
Aanchal claims two Itwara police officers told her brother, Himesh, "Instead of fabricating cases, why don't you kill him before coming back?"
The Superintendent of Police has ordered an inquiry into these serious allegations.