Man Killed After Birthday Party Invite in Jalgaon; Tattoo Helps Identify Body
"A man was found murdered in Jalgaon after attending a birthday party; authorities used a distinctive tattoo on his body to confirm his identity, sparking an intense police investigation."
Jalgaon, Maharashtra | July 4, 2025:
A shocking murder has rocked Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, where Jagdish Thakare was allegedly lured to a birthday party and then killed in cold blood. His badly decomposed body, recovered from a secluded location, was identified by a distinct tattoo, police confirmed.
According to investigators, the female host of the party, her son, and a domestic help are suspected to have been directly involved in the murder. Preliminary findings suggest the motive may involve personal enmity or financial disputes.
“The victim was invited under the pretext of a celebration, and then eliminated. This appears to be a pre-planned act,” said a senior Jalgaon police official.
Police have registered a murder case under relevant IPC sections and detained multiple suspects for questioning. Forensic teams are collecting evidence from the crime scene, and mobile records are also being analyzed to trace last communications.
The Jalgaon crime branch is leading the investigation, and further arrests may follow. The incident has sparked widespread concern among locals.