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Shocking victory for Gauri Lankesh murder accused Shrikant Pangarkar in Jalna Municipal Corporation elections
Jalna, January 16, 2026 - While the results of the municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra are being discussed, a surprising result has emerged in Jalna. Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the journalist Gauri Lankesh murder case, has won as an independent candidate from Ward No. 13.
After his victory, Pangarkar celebrated with his supporters, showering them with colored powder amidst the sound of drums and traditional music. This video is going viral on social media.
Pangarkar's background:
Pangarkar was a member of the Jalna Municipal Council from 2001 to 2006 as a member of the Shiv Sena. After being denied a ticket by the Shiv Sena in 2011, he joined the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. In August 2018, he was arrested in connection with the arms seizure case in Nalasopara and booked under the UAPA. Subsequently, the Karnataka Police took him into custody in connection with the Gauri Lankesh murder case. On September 4, 2024, the Karnataka High Court granted him bail.
Gauri Lankesh murder:
Gauri Lankesh was shot dead in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017. This incident caused a stir across the country and evoked strong reactions in the journalism world.
This victory has become a topic of discussion in political circles, and everyone is watching the future implications.
Jalna, January 16, 2026 - While the results of the municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra are being discussed, a surprising result has emerged in Jalna. Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the journalist Gauri Lankesh murder case, has won as an independent candidate from Ward No. 13.
After his victory, Pangarkar celebrated with his supporters, showering them with colored powder amidst the sound of drums and traditional music. This video is going viral on social media.
Pangarkar's background:
Pangarkar was a member of the Jalna Municipal Council from 2001 to 2006 as a member of the Shiv Sena. After being denied a ticket by the Shiv Sena in 2011, he joined the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. In August 2018, he was arrested in connection with the arms seizure case in Nalasopara and booked under the UAPA. Subsequently, the Karnataka Police took him into custody in connection with the Gauri Lankesh murder case. On September 4, 2024, the Karnataka High Court granted him bail.
Gauri Lankesh murder:
Gauri Lankesh was shot dead in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017. This incident caused a stir across the country and evoked strong reactions in the journalism world.
This victory has become a topic of discussion in political circles, and everyone is watching the future implications.
After his victory, Pangarkar celebrated with his supporters, showering them with colored powder amidst the sound of drums and traditional music. This video is going viral on social media.
Pangarkar's background:
Pangarkar was a member of the Jalna Municipal Council from 2001 to 2006 as a member of the Shiv Sena. After being denied a ticket by the Shiv Sena in 2011, he joined the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. In August 2018, he was arrested in connection with the arms seizure case in Nalasopara and booked under the UAPA. Subsequently, the Karnataka Police took him into custody in connection with the Gauri Lankesh murder case. On September 4, 2024, the Karnataka High Court granted him bail.
Gauri Lankesh murder:
Gauri Lankesh was shot dead in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017. This incident caused a stir across the country and evoked strong reactions in the journalism world.
This victory has become a topic of discussion in political circles, and everyone is watching the future implications.
