By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: July 4, 2026 12:11 IST2026-07-04T12:11:11+5:302026-07-04T12:11:49+5:30
A murder case was initially registered by Bhandewadi Police, while the Crime Branch's Unit-5 simultaneously launched an independent probe. During the investigation, Borkar's mother, Sushila Borkar, informed police that her daughter-in-law had earlier openly threatened to kill her husband. The statement provided investigators with a crucial lead.
Nagpur Crime: Wife Arrested for Allegedly Hiring Contract Killers to Murder History-Sheeter Husband
Nagpur Crime News: In a sensational breakthrough in the murder of history-sheeter Ganesh alias Gurudev Borkar (45), who was hacked to death in Hanuman Nagar on Thursday night, the Crime Branch has arrested his wife for allegedly directing the murder by hiring notorious criminals on a contract of 1 lakh.
Wife Allegedly Hired Killers to Murder Ganesh Borkar
Police have also arrested one of her associates, while a search is underway for two to three other accused who remain absconding. According to the investigation, Manisha Borkar (37), a native of Kanhan, had married Ganesh Borkar around 14 years ago after separating from her first husband. Borkar, a notorious criminal with several cases against him, was known for creating fear in the locality. Police said his violent behaviour extended to his family, and he frequently assaulted his wife and children over petty disputes.
Unable to bear the alleged abuse and constant domestic strife, Manisha had left the matrimonial home with her children and shifted to Shyam Nagar. However, investigators said Borkar continued to harass the family even after they moved out. Fed up with the alleged harassment, Manisha had reportedly threatened her husband a few days before the murder, telling him that "if anyone would kill him, it will be her." Borkar allegedly ignored the warning.
How the Murder Was Carried Out
On Thursday, just after 8 pm, Borkar was returning home from a tea stall near the railway station when two assailants, who had allegedly been lying in wait near Chakole's residence in Hanuman Nagar, attacked him with sharp-edged weapons. Despite attempting to flee while screaming for help, he was chased down by the attackers, who repeatedly stabbed him after he collapsed on the road. He died on the spot due to multiple injuries.
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Mother's Statement Leads Police to Breakthrough
A murder case was initially registered by Bhandewadi Police, while the Crime Branch's Unit-5 simultaneously launched an independent probe. During the investigation, Borkar's mother, Sushila Borkar, informed police that her daughter-in-law had earlier openly threatened to kill her husband. The statement provided investigators with a crucial lead.
Police Arrest Wife, Probe Wider Conspiracy
Based on this information, police detained Manisha for questioning. During interrogation, she allegedly confessed to hatching the murder conspiracy and hiring history-sheeters to eliminate her husband. According to police, she named Abhijit Purushottam Sakhare (29), Rohit Borkar of Kanhan, and a juvenile in conflict with the law as co-conspirators in the murder plot. Police said preliminary inquiries revealed that all the accused have extensive criminal records, with cases of murder, assault, rioting, burglary and other serious offences registered against them.
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Crime Branch Hands Over Accused to Bhandewadi Police
The arrested accused have been handed over to Bhandewadi Police for further investigations. The operation was carried out by Crime Branch Unit-5 under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Deepak Agrawal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Shivprasad Parwe, led by Inspector Vinayak Golhe and his team.
