Temple caretaker murdered in Jalna

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Press Trust of India Jalna (Maha)
Last Updated : Feb 12 2014 | 12:01 AM IST
The caretaker of a temple was murdered in broad daylight near here in Central Maharashtra today, police said.
The incident took place at Bhokardan Chowk, where a group of 3-4 men, armed with swords and sharp weapons, attacked Gopal Goverdhan Sharma, who looked after a Hanuman temple in the city, Inspector Gajanan Jaybhaye said.
He received serious injuries in the stomach, chest, head, hands and legs. He was taken to a local hospital where the doctors declared him dead on arrival.
A property dispute is said to have led to the murder, which created tension in the area.
One of the suspects, Gopal Avdood, has been arrested.

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First Published: Feb 12 2014 | 12:01 AM IST

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