In a shocking incident, a 21-year-old BBA student was stabbed to death by his friend in Pune, Maharashtra on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as Vishal Yadav, was allegedly murdered by his homosexual partner, Abhijeet Patil, over a fallout in their relationship.
The incident took place in the parking lot of a housing society in the Bhosari area of Pune. According to police, Yadav and Patil had been in a relationship for the past few months. However, their relationship soured recently, leading to a heated argument between them on Wednesday evening. In a fit of rage, Patil allegedly stabbed Yadav multiple times in the chest and abdomen. Yadav was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Patil fled the scene after the stabbing but was arrested by the police shortly after. He has confessed to the crime and is currently in police custody.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the city and has raised concerns about the safety of LGBTQ+ people in India. Activists have called for stricter measures to prevent such crimes and for greater awareness about LGBTQ+ issues. In a statement, the Pune Police Commissioner has condemned the incident and assured that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. He has also urged the LGBTQ+ community to report any instances of discrimination or abuse to the police.
