India, June 17 -- Solapur rural police on Tuesday arrested Vaibhav Jare, 40, a liaison officer associated with Roadways Solution India Infra Limited, in connection with the Tandulwadi well tragedy in Malshiras taluka that claimed eight lives.

According to the police, Jare of Tandulwadi village acted as the primary link between villagers and the company executing the road project. Investigators said he handled project-related documentation and coordination with local residents. Based on witness statements and evidence collected during the probe, police identified his alleged role in the case and arrested him.

"Statements indicate that Jare made several commitments to local residents on behalf of the company to facilitate the project, but...