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Activist Dabholkar's murder: 2 convicted after decade-long probe. 10 points

Two assailants fatally shot anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar on August 20, 2013, while he was on a morning walk in Pune, Maharashtra

Activist Dabholkar's murder: 2 convicted after decade-long probe. 10 points
Updated On : 12 May 2024 | 11:01 AM IST

Pune court likely to pronounce verdict in Dabholkar murder case on Friday

A special court for UAPA cases here is likely to pronounce the verdict in the murder case of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar on Friday. Dabholkar (67), a well-known anti-superstition crusader, was shot dead while on a morning walk on Omkareshwar Bridge here on August 20, 2013. Additional sessions judge A A Jadhav of the special court for cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is likely to pronounce the judgement on Friday, said special public prosecutor Prakash Suryawanshi. The prosecution examined 20 witnesses while the defence examined two witnesses during the trial. The accused were opposed to Dabholkar's crusade against superstition, the prosecution had stated in its final arguments. The case was initially probed by Pune Police. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the probe in 2014 following a Bombay High Court order, and arrested Dr Virendrasinh Tawade, an ENT surgeon linked to the Hindu right-wing organisation Sanatan Sanstha, in June 2016. .

Pune court likely to pronounce verdict in Dabholkar murder case on Friday
Updated On : 09 May 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

Dabholkar case: Arrested advocate, aide not cooperating, says court

On the CBI's request seeking 14-day custody for both the accused, additional sessions court judge A V Rotte extended their remand till June 4

Dabholkar case: Arrested advocate, aide not cooperating, says court
Updated On : 01 Jun 2019 | 7:08 PM IST

Weighing up rationalism

Dabholkar's death vitiates the movement against superstition, and took away the chance for greater nuance in a debate that is too often hijacked by extreme voices

Weighing up rationalism
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 11:39 PM IST

Dabholkar murder: Tawde's CBI custody extended till June 20

Dabholkar was shot dead by two unidentified men while he was on a morning walk on Omkareshwar Bridge, Pune, on August 20, 2013

Dabholkar murder: Tawde's CBI custody extended till June 20
Updated On : 16 Jun 2016 | 4:18 PM IST

Narendra Dabholkar murder: CBI makes first arrest

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member Virendrasing Tawde will be produced before a special court in Pune this afternoon

Narendra Dabholkar murder: CBI makes first arrest
Updated On : 11 Jun 2016 | 10:41 AM IST