Beed rural police have registered a case of abetment of suicide in connection with the death of Vaibhav Chavan, a youth from Navgan Rajuri village, whose family suspects foul play and alleges that he was murdered for exposing a racket involving fake sports certificates in police recruitment.
Chavan had exposed alleged irregularities involving fake sports certificates used to secure government jobs through the police recruitment process. The police have registered a separate case against Nagnath Sable, accused of securing a job using a fake certificate, and members of the wrestling association allegedly involved in issuing the certificates. His family alleged that he had been murdered and demanded a thorough investigation.
On Thursday, Chavan, 26, was found hanging from a tree in the Imampur hilly area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Beed rural police.
Chavan’s family suspects foul play and has alleged that he was targeted for exposing the racket. They have also produced photographs showing injuries on his body, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. Jarange Patil questioned the government’s assurances of a transparent investigation and insisted that the probe be transferred to the CID or an SIT. The death has triggered fresh political tensions in Beed, with the family continuing to demand justice and an impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding Chavan’s death.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Chavan’s family and Jarange Patil said that the photographs showing injuries on Chavan’s body raise serious suspicions of murder.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who visited Chavan’s family on Saturday, demanded that the probe be handed over to the criminal investigation department (CID) or a special investigation team (SIT). He warned that the government should not attempt to protect anyone implicated in the case.
He warned the state government against shielding anyone involved in the case, and said that those responsible must be brought to justice.
Jarange Patil also urged the state home minister to ensure an impartial investigation, alleging that concerns raised earlier with the authorities had not resulted in appropriate action.
