Couple with legs chained found dead in Tapi river, Dhule police suspect suicide

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What happened

Shyam Patil and his wife Sapna were discovered dead in the Tapi river in Dhule.

Their bodies were chained together, indicating a possible suicide after their last phone call.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:16:11 UTC.

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