A 21-year-old engineering student, Utkarsh Dakhole, has been arrested for the alleged murder of his parents, Liladhar (55) and Aruna (50), in Nagpur. The tragic incident occurred on December 26, following ongoing disputes over his academic failures and his parents’ insistence that he abandon engineering for a different career path. The bodies were discovered days later after neighbors reported a foul smell.The incident took place in the Kapil Nagar area of Nagpur, where Utkarsh is accused of strangling his mother around noon on December 26 while she was grading papers at home. Later that evening, he allegedly stabbed his father when he returned from work. After committing the murders, Utkarsh reportedly left the bodies in their home and took his younger sister to their uncle’s house, misleading her by claiming that their parents had gone to Bengaluru for a meditation program.
The horrific discovery was made on January 1 when neighbors became concerned about an unpleasant odor coming from the Dakhole residence. They alerted local authorities, prompting a welfare check by the police. Upon entering the home, officers found the decomposed bodies of Liladhar and Aruna in separate rooms, with signs of a violent struggle evident at the scene.
Utkarsh was apprehended shortly after the bodies were discovered. During questioning, he reportedly confessed to the murders, citing immense pressure from his parents regarding his academic performance and future career choices. He had struggled in his engineering studies for several years and had failed multiple subjects, leading to frequent arguments with his frustrated parents.The Dakhole family had been under significant stress due to Utkarsh’s academic challenges. Liladhar worked as a technician at a local power plant and was involved in community social work, while Aruna was a dedicated teacher at a nearby school.
Both parents had high hopes for their son’s future and were deeply concerned about his academic performance.As Utkarsh continued to struggle, tensions within the household escalated. His parents encouraged him to consider quitting engineering and pursuing a more practical career, such as farming or vocational training. They often expressed disappointment over his failures, which Utkarsh interpreted as taunts about his potential future as a farmer.
