Maharashtra Man Murdered Over Diwali Gift Dispute: Employer and Friends Charged in Premeditated Killing

Oct 24, 2025 04:23 pm CST

In a shocking incident in Maharashtra's Chandrapur, 27-year-old Nitesh Thackeray was murdered by his employer Sujit Ganvir and five accomplices following an argument over not receiving a Diwali gift. The employer allegedly ordered a knife online and lured Thackeray to a secluded location under the pretense of watching a movie before carrying out the fatal attack. All six suspects have been arrested as investigations continue into this disturbing case of workplace violence turned deadly.