Pune man arrested for killing cousin over suspected affair

India Nov 21, 2025

A tragic incident unfolded in Pune when Ashok Kailas Pandit allegedly killed his cousin Ajaykumar Ganesh Pandit after suspecting him of having an affair with his wife.
The attack happened at a construction site, and Ashok tried to hide the crime by putting Ajaykumar's body in a sack and dumping it near a hillock.

How police cracked the case

Locals discovered the body, prompting police to launch an investigation.
Both cousins had come from Jharkhand for work in Pune.
The conflict reportedly began when Ashok found messages suggesting an affair between his wife and Ajaykumar.
Police quickly traced and arrested Ashok, who is now being questioned about what led up to the crime.