Santosh Deshmukh, the former Sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, Maharashtra, has not only shocked the local community but also garnered widespread attention due to the circulation of disturbing videos and images related to the crime. These visuals have shed light on the brutality of the act and have raised significant concerns about potential political and law enforcement involvement.
On December 9, 2024, Santosh Deshmukh was abducted near a toll plaza in Beed district. CCTV footage revealed that a black Scorpio SUV trailed Deshmukh's car before intercepting it at the toll plaza. The assailants forcibly took him, leading to his subsequent murder. The footage shows the black Scorpio closely following Deshmukh's vehicle, indicating a premeditated plan. Emergence of Disturbing Visuals In the aftermath of the incident, gruesome photos and videos surfaced online, providing a harrowing glimpse into the torture Deshmukh endured. The images depicted him stripped naked and brutally assaulted with pipes and other weapons. One particularly disturbing image showed the accused, Sudarshan Ghule, urinating on Deshmukh after the assault. These visuals have been included in the police chargesheet as critical evidence.