Caught on CCTV: Man chased, run over, beaten to death with rod in broad daylight

A car rammed Devesh Dixit's scooter before he was fatally attacked with blunt weapons. Police are examining an old rivalry and possible business dispute as motives.He was beaten to death with iron rod. (CCTV Screengrab)Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar,Oct 23, 2026 12:56 ISTA man was killed in broad daylight in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday, October 22, after a car allegedly rammed into his scooter before he was attacked with a hockey stick and an iron rod. The incident took place in the N-7 area of CIDCO, where the victim, Devesh alias Bunty Dixit, was returning from the gym.According to preliminary information, the accused, identified as Pawan Parashar, allegedly hit Dixit's scooter from behind near Bajrang Chowk. The collision caused Dixit to fall onto the road, after which Parashar attacked him on the head and face with a hockey stick and an iron rod.Dixit died at the spot following the assault. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the sequence of events. The footage may be disturbing and should be blurred before being broadcast.ACCUSED REACHES POLICE STATION AFTER INCIDENTAccording to the available information, Parashar went to the CIDCO police station after the incident. Police have seized the car reportedly used in the attack. The iron rod used in the assault was also reported to have been seized. The accused is scheduled to be produced before a court on Friday, October 23. Further details about the police investigation and the legal proceedings are awaited.OLD DISPUTE, BUSINESS RIVALRY UNDER PROBEPreliminary information suggests that Dixit and Parashar had been involved in a dispute for some time. Dixit reportedly ran a mess and was also involved in the plotting business. An old rivalry and a possible business dispute are being examined as potential motives behind the killing. However, the exact reason for the attack has not yet been established.Police have not publicly provided further details about the motive or other aspects of the case. The circumstances leading to the confrontation and the sequence of events are expected to be examined as part of the investigation.DAYLIGHT KILLING SPARKS CONCERNThe killing in the busy CIDCO area has caused concern among local residents. The investigation is expected to establish the motive, the circumstances surrounding the attack and the evidence available from CCTV footage and other sources.Further details are awaited as the case proceeds through the legal process.- Ends