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Dr. Manisha Jejurekar Death Case: Dr. Swati Chavan Arrested After Husband Nilesh, Medical Community Stunned
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News18•21-09-2026, 09:37
Dr. Manisha Jejurekar Death Case: Dr. Swati Chavan Arrested After Husband Nilesh, Medical Community Stunned
- •A new twist in the suspicious death case of renowned Ayurvedic expert Dr. Manisha Jejurekar in Nashik.
- •Dr. Swati Chavan, head of the Psychiatry Department at Nashik District Government Hospital, has been arrested.
- •Dr. Swati Chavan's name emerged during the interrogation of Dr. Manisha's husband, Dr. Nilesh Jejurekar.
- •Manisha's family alleged that Dr. Nilesh acted on another female doctor's instructions, who interfered in household matters.
- •The arrest has caused a stir in the medical community, with police investigating the exact involvement of Dr. Swati Chavan.
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Dr. Swati Chavan's name emerged during the intense police interrogation of Dr. Nilesh Jejurekar, leading Nashik police to arrest her for her suspected involvement in the case after family members alleged that another female doctor interfered in household decisions and harassed the victim.
Dr. Manisha Jejurekar passed away at her residence in Nashik on March 6, 2026, after which her husband, Dr. Nilesh Jejurekar, faced charges of domestic violence and abetment to suicide following a complaint by her sister.
After the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail application on September 17, 2026, the Nashik City Crime Branch successfully tracked down and arrested Dr. Nilesh Jejurekar near the Dwarka circle area on September 18.
