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Former matka operator Ramesh Reddy shot dead in Dehu Road firing
Former matka operator Ramesh Reddy was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Dehu Road area near Pimpri-Chinchwad. Police say 7-8 rounds were fired, and Reddy died at a hospital. The incident prompted protests and a police investigation, with the motive unclear and CCTV footage being reviewed; this is the second murder in the Reddy family in a little over a year.
Why It Matters
The killing highlights ongoing violence affecting individuals connected to illicit networks or political affiliations, and underscores prompting public unrest and police investigations in the area.
Timeline
2 Events
Current shooting: Ramesh Reddy shot dead in Dehu Road
April 28, 2026
Around 8:30 pm, unidentified assailants opened fire at close range in the Dehu Road locality near Pimpri-Chinchwad, killing former matka operator Ramesh Reddy. Police say seven to eight rounds were fired; Reddy sustained a gunshot injury to the head and died at a nearby hospital. The firing triggered panic; several shops in the local market downed shutters, and relatives and supporters protested outside the hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage and have deployed heavy security as they investigate all angles, with the motive still unclear. It is noted that Reddy had distanced from matka activities in recent years and had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Earlier: Vikram Guruswami Reddy shot dead
February 13, 2025
Ramesh Reddy's brother, Vikram Guruswami Reddy, was shot dead in an attack. This is cited as the earlier murder within the Reddy family in the preceding year.