Police Probe Possible Murder After Two Youths Found in Morna Pond

The Washim police force is actively probing the sudden discovery of two young victims in the Morna pond, located on the outskirts of Goksavangi, Shivar area. Mahadev Nimbalkar, aged 26, and Nikita Kambale, aged 19, were reported missing on August 14 and their absence was logged at the Malewgaon police station. Their bodies surfaced when local fishermen, engaged in routine catch, reported the grim sight. Current inquiries focus on whether the deaths stem from foul play or self‑inflicted actions, a determination that will rely on the forthcoming autopsy report. The investigation comes in the wake of a recent Sangli tragedy where a long‑standing neighborhood spat over garbage disposal ended in lethal violence, highlighting a pattern of escalating local disputes.