All Accused Acquitted in 2006 Pawanraje Nimbalkar Murder Case
After 20 years and 128 witnesses, all eight accused, including Sunetra Pawar's brother, have been acquitted in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar. The high-profile case had been a significant political event in Maharashtra.
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20 yrs, 128 witnesses later, Sunetra Pawar’s brother acquitted in 2006 murder case
A special court has acquitted eight individuals, including Padamsinh Patil, in the 2006 double murder case of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar and his driver. The judge dismissed the testimony of the key approver, calling him a liar who changed his statement. The acquittal concludes a nearly two-decade-old case, shifting focus to the political future of the victim's son.
By REBECCA SAMERVEL
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Pawanraje Nimbalkar, a Congress leader, also happens to be the father of Om Raje Nimbalkar, one of the alleged rebel MPs.
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