Initial questioning has revealed that the two men worked as bouncers at different bars. They were friends earlier, but their relationship subsequently deteriorated. According to the police, the accused told investigators that competition between them had increased over time, leading to bitterness in their relationship. However, the exact issue that triggered their dispute remains unclear.
Police are investigating whether their rivalry was related to work or whether another reason led to the deterioration of their relationship. Investigators are also verifying the accused’s statements to establish the motive behind the killing. Officials have said that the actual reason will become clear only after the investigation is completed.
The incident took place on Thursday near Mangesh Gas Agency in the N-7 area of CIDCO. Bunty was returning home from the gym when Pawan allegedly followed him in a car and rammed into his two-wheeler from behind. The impact was so severe that Bunty fell onto the road, while his vehicle was thrown approximately 150 feet away.
According to the allegations, Pawan initially drove away after hitting the two-wheeler but returned shortly afterwards after making a U-turn. He then got out of the car and allegedly struck Bunty repeatedly on the head with a stick and an iron rod.
The attack took place in broad daylight, leaving people in the surrounding area alarmed. Bystanders reached the spot, but Bunty died at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.
A deeply disturbing incident has been reported from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. According to media reports, 35-year-old Devesh alias Bunty Dixit was allegedly run over by a car and fatally attacked with an iron rod in broad daylight. This tragic incident raises serious concerns about public safety and the growing threat of violence. Heartfelt condolences to the victim's family. A thorough and impartial investigation is essential to ensure that those responsible are held accountable under the law. A serious question remains: How can ordinary citizens feel safe when such acts of violence occur in broad daylight? Source: NewsX | October 23, 2026 #Maharashtra #ChhatrapatiSambhajinagar #PublicSafety #CrimeNews
— Satish Pareta (@SatishPare19193) October 24, 2026
As soon as the incident was reported, police personnel arrived at the scene. Senior officers, including Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2) Ratnakar Navale, inspected the site as part of the investigation.
After the alleged murder, Pawan drove his car to the CIDCO police station and surrendered. Police are now questioning him and gathering information about the pair’s past relationship and the dispute that developed between them.
Investigators are focusing on what caused the two former friends to become rivals and whether their growing hostility ultimately led to the fatal attack. The motive behind Bunty Dixit’s killing remains under investigation, and the police are yet to establish the precise circumstances that escalated the dispute into murder.
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