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Pune techie murder case refers to the attack and murder of a 24 years old Muslim techie named Mohsin Shaikh in Pune over communal hate which lead to protest and campaigns across the nation.

Mohsin Shaikh, a IT professional working as an IT manager in a private firm was attacked and killed by communal goons on Monday 2 June 2014 while returning after prayer from Unnati Nagar. Police have arrested 25 members including the leader of a radical right-wing outfit the Hindu Rashtra Sena (HRS) for alleged role behind the incident.

Soon after this incident hate SMS has been circulated among alleged members of the HRS which reads ‘Pahili wicket padli’ (The first wicket has fallen).

Protests have been organised by a number of NGOs demanding justice for Mohsin Shaikh and compensation since he was the only bread winner for his family. Several organizations including Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), Students' Federation of India (SFI), All India Democratic Women's Association, 'All India Secular Forum', Communalism Combat, Minorities Federation, Jan Sanskriti Manch and National Alliance of People's Movements (NAPM)) gathered at Azad Maidan on June 5, 2014.