Patil was accused of having orchestrated the killing of Pawanraje Nimbalkar in 2006 as he considered him a political threat.

The Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case, involving political rivalry, has seen a 15-year trial and awaits its verdict.

MUMBAI: A special court on Saturday acquitted 8 accused including deputy CM Sunetra Pawar’s brother Padamsinh Patil in the 2006 murders of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar and…