A 67‑year‑old autorickshaw driver, Munjari Shelke, was found hanging at his home in Dombivli (East) early this morning, June 26, 2025. His family believes he was harassed and detained overnight by a car driver, Akash Mhatre, after a minor collision around 9:30 PM on Tuesday. The car driver—allegedly affiliated with Shiv Sena (UBT)—supposedly demanded ₹10,000 in compensation. When Shelke couldn’t pay, he was taken to Mhatre’s bungalow and held there until the early hours. Shelke returned home around 3:30 AM, informed his family, and was found dead by around 6:30 AM, having apparently hanged himself .

The family has lodged a complaint at Vishnu Nagar police station, demanding a murder charge rather than accepting it as suicide.

Police have arrested Mhatre, and a thorough investigation is underway, including a panchnama and post‑mortem at Shastri Nagar Hospital

Shelke’s relatives protested outside the station, pressing for stronger legal action .

This shocking development highlights the severity of road‑rage incidents and the pressures victims may endure. Police confirm the case is formally registered and inquiry continues .

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