Pune Crime: Wagholi Woman Arrested After Son Killed, Daughter Critically Injured
Pune: PMC To Upgrade 135.8 km Of Roads At ₹167 Crore For 2027 Pune Grand Tour Pune, July 16, 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved an ambitious plan to redevelop 135.8 km of roads across the city at an estimated cost of ₹167.25 crore in preparation for the 2027 Pune Grand Tour, an international cycling event scheduled to be held from January 26 to 31, 2027. The road network will be upgraded to international standards to meet the requirements of the prestigious cycling race while also improving everyday commuting infrastructure for Pune residents. According to PMC, the race route has already been finalised. Of the total 135.8 km, around 52.09 km comprises roads that were upgraded for the inaugural edition of the Pune Grand Tour, while the remaining 83.66 km includes new stretches that will now undergo redevelopment. PMC said the project will be executed in four separate packages to ensure better quality, efficient monitoring, and timely completion of the work.The upgraded roads will comply with international standards required for hosting the cycling event. The redevelopment will cover several key areas across Pune: Package 1: Aundh, Baner, Pashan, University Road and Range Hills. Package 2: Senapati Bapat Road, Kothrud, Karve Nagar, Sinhagad Road, Parvati Payatha, Sarasbaug and Khadakwasla. Package 3: Central Peth areas, Shivdarshan, Gangadham, Kondhwa, Bhavani Peth, Camp and Yewalewadi. Package 4: Bhairoba Nala, Magarpatta, Mundhwa, North Main Road, Vidhan Bhavan, Ganeshkhind Road, Fergusson College Road and Deccan. The first edition of the Pune Grand Tour, held earlier this year, received an encouraging response from participants and spectators. PMC officials said the latest road redevelopment project aims not only to support the successful hosting of the international cycling event but also to provide smoother, safer, and more durable roads for daily commuters across the city.
Pune, January 27, 2026: A tragic incident shook Pune’s Wagholi area on Tuesday after a woman allegedly attacked her two minor children at their residence on Baif Road, leaving her 11-year-old son dead and her 13-year-old daughter critically injured.
Police identified the accused, a native of Kandhar in Nanded district, who was currently residing in Wagholi with her family. According to preliminary police information, Jaybhay allegedly assaulted both children using a sharp weapon inside the house.
The boy succumbed to his injuries at the spot, while his sister 13 year old survived the attack and was rushed to a hospital. Doctors have described her condition as serious, and she is undergoing treatment.
The incident came to light after neighbours alerted the police, following which a team reached the spot and took the accused into custody. A case of murder and attempted murder has been registered against her.
Police officials said the motive behind the attack is not yet clear. Investigators are questioning the accused to determine whether the incident was triggered by a domestic dispute, psychological distress, or other factors.
The incident has left residents of the area deeply disturbed, while police have assured that a thorough investigation is underway to establish the exact sequence of events and circumstances leading to the crime.
