Nagpur Crime Branch arrests alleged main accused, aide in Devnagar murder of 27-year-old

Nagpur Police have arrested the alleged main accused in the Devnagar murder case and another person suspected of helping the accused flee after the crime. Crime Branch Unit 2 made the arrests on the basis of confidential information and technical investigation.

The case concerns the brutal murder of Aman alias Bobby Sunil Sapate, 27, a resident of Jayanagar near Pipla Phata in the Hudkeshwar police station area. According to police, the incident took place at around 12.30 am on November 9, 2026, at Devnagar Chowk in the Bajaj Nagar police station area.

The first of those arrested is Akshay Kishor Madavi, 29, a resident of Futala Basti on Amravati Road, Ambazari. Police have described him as the alleged main accused.

The second man arrested is Piyush Mahesh Nenwani, 31, a resident of Anupama Mile Stone in the Jaripatka police station area. He is accused of helping the other accused escape after the incident.

Police said both accused were traced and taken into custody with the help of confidential information and technical investigation.

During the investigation, police seized property worth Rs 17.20 lakh (Rs 17,20,000). This includes three mobile phones worth Rs 1.60 lakh, a Kia Sonet car worth Rs 15 lakh and a Honda Dio moped worth Rs 60,000.

The case is registered at Bajaj Nagar police station under crime number 523/2026, under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After the arrests, both accused were handed over to Bajaj Nagar police station for further legal proceedings and investigation.

Police said further investigation is continuing to establish the full sequence of events and the role of those involved in the murder.