Pune: Mother Killed 11-Year Old Son; Left Daughter Critically Injured in Wagholi The Bridge Chronicle
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Pune: Mother Killed 11-Year Old Son; Left Daughter Critically Injured in Wagholi

Second brutal incident in two days raises fear and questions over safety in the area; Police are probing the motive, including possible family dispute or mental stress

Ankur Nikam

Pune, 27 January 2026: City was left shocked after a disturbing incident came to light from Wagholi, where a mother is accused of killing her 11-year-old son and seriously attacking her teenage daughter. The crime, which occurred in the Baif Road area, has triggered widespread outrage and fear among residents.

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According to police, the accused woman, identified as Soni Santosh Jaibhay, originally from Kandhar in Nanded district and currently residing in Wagholi, allegedly slit her son’s throat, killing him on the spot. The victim has been identified as 11-year-old Sairaj Santosh Jaibhay.

In the same incident, her 13-year-old daughter, Dhanashree Santosh Jaibhay, was brutally attacked and left critically injured. She was rushed to hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

This incident marks the second brutal crime reported in Wagholi within just two days, intensifying concern over law and order in the area. Following the attack, tension prevailed in the locality.

Police have detained the accused and launched a detailed investigation to determine the exact motive behind the act. Officials are examining whether the crime was the result of a domestic dispute or severe mental stress.

Local residents have expressed fear and anger over the rising number of violent incidents in Wagholi, alleging negligence by the police. Authorities, however, say the investigation is ongoing and assured that all aspects of the case are being thoroughly examined.

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