Maharashtra BJP MLC Yogesh Tilekar.
Mumbai: In a shocking development, Maharashtra BJP MLC Yogesh Tilekar’s uncle, who was abducted, was found murdered in the Pune district on Tuesday.
The deceased was identified as Satish Wagh, a businessman.
On Monday, CCTV footage revealed that Wagh was bundled into a SUV near Shewalewadi Chowk in the Hadapsar area of Pune city.
On Tuesday, Wagh was found murdered near Yavat on Pune-Solapur Highway in Pune district.
The distance between the place of abduction and where the body was found was around 50 kms.
"There were multiple injuries on his body,” said Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil.
Wagh was beaten to death with a wooden stick, which was found near his body.
“The case is being investigated from various angles. Forensic experts have collected evidence,” police officials said, adding that Wagh was abducted when he was on his regular morning walk.
Tilekar has served as the Corporator of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). In July, Tilekar was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
“Police are helping. They are carrying out the investigations,” said Tilekar.
“It is shocking and sad news,” said Speaker Rahul Narwekar, adding that the law enforcement machinery is doing the needful.
According to the complaint filed by the deceased’s son Omkar Wagh, his father was out for a morning walk when he was abducted.
“The police have formed five teams to expedite the probe,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police R Raja.