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Minister’s PA booked for attempting to murder wife, assaulting minor son in Pune
A personal assistant and officer on special duty to a Maharashtra cabinet minister was booked for attempted murder of his wife and assault on their minor son after a confrontation in Pune. The incident occurred on April 30, with a medico-legal case filed on May 3 and ongoing police investigations to locate the accused.
Why It Matters
The case involves alleged violence by a government official’s aide and raises questions about accountability and protection for family members amid ongoing investigations across Pune and Mumbai.
Timeline
5 Events
Police reach Mantralaya; suspect not found
May 6, 2026
Another Pune police team reached Mantralaya in Mumbai, but the accused was not found at his workplace.
Police seek accused; absconding status noted
May 6, 2026
Police said they have sent teams to Ahilyanagar, but Vijay Karande kept his phone at home and appeared to be absconding. A case was filed at Koregaon Park police station under sections 109(1), 118(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigators noted frequent arguments between Vijay and Rupali, including threats claiming his position as OSD to a minister.
Zero FIR filed; FIR transferred
May 3, 2026
A medico-legal case was filed as a zero FIR at Tofkhana police station on Sunday; the FIR was transferred to Koregaon Park police station for further investigation on the same day.
Wife and child leave Pune; wife hospitalized
April 30, 2026
Following the incident, Rupali Karande (30) and their minor son left Pune and went to relatives’ residence in Ahilyanagar district. Rupali was admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Incident at residence in Koregaon Park
April 30, 2026
Vijay Dhulchand Karande, a personal assistant and OSD to Maharashtra cabinet minister Atul Save, allegedly attacked his wife Rupali Karande with a cricket bat and attempted to strangle her after a dispute over a mobile password. Their minor son intervened and was also assaulted. The incident occurred at their residence in Queens Garden near Pune railway station, around 8:30 pm.