39-Year-Old Software Engineer Arrested for Mother's Murder

Tushar Kanfade allegedly strangled his mother during a heated argument before surrendering to police.

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Aapla Nagpur Desk
12 Oct 2026, 12:57 AM IST · 2 min read
Source: TOI
39-Year-Old Software Engineer Arrested for Mother's Murder
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Tushar Kanfade, 39, is accused of murdering his mother, Ranjana, 60.

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The incident occurred in their flat on Navsari Ring Road.

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Tushar surrendered to police after the alleged crime.

In a tragic incident in Amravati, a 39-year-old software engineer named Tushar Kanfade has been accused of strangling his mother, Ranjana, to death on Saturday afternoon. The alleged murder took place at their residence in Gajanan Plaza, located near Rajput Dhaba, around 10 am to 10:30 am. Following the incident, Tushar reportedly walked into the Gadgenagar police station to confess his actions.

According to police reports, Tushar, who has been working from home for an IT company, lived with his mother. Preliminary investigations indicate that a heated argument erupted between the two prior to the attack. Witnesses state that Ranjana pleaded with her son during the assault, but he did not relent and ultimately choked her to death.

After the alleged crime, Tushar remained beside his mother's body for a period before deciding to surrender. Upon his arrival at the police station, he informed the officers on duty about the murder, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. A police team quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area and initiate an investigation.

Authorities have registered a murder case against Tushar Kanfade and have taken him into custody. The body of Ranjana has been sent for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, which will aid in the ongoing investigation.

This incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and mental health issues within families. As the investigation unfolds, community members are left in shock, and discussions about the need for support systems for individuals facing familial conflicts are becoming increasingly relevant. The police are expected to conduct further inquiries and may hold a hearing regarding Tushar's custody in the coming days.

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