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‘He humiliated in front of women, shoved me’: Accused tells police on why he stabbed lecturer on Malad train

Police say Omkar Shinde appeared short-tempered; claims had no intention to kill, only meant to ‘poke’ lecturer with a tweezer

Written by: Mohamed Thaver, Manish Kumar Pathak

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jan 28, 2026 01:27 PM IST

Omkar Shinde (right), is accused of murdering Alok Kumar Singh (left), a 32-year-old college lecturer, who was stabbed during an argument while alighting from a local train at Malad station on Saturday. (Express Photo, enhanced with AI)

OMKAR SHINDE, the man accused of stabbing NM College lecturer Alok Kumar Singh on a local train on Saturday, has told police that he was angered after being “shoved and humiliated in front of women”. Shinde, whom police described as ‘short-tempered’ by nature, also claimed that he was unaware the lecturer had died at the time of his arrest, as he had only intended to poke him with a tweezer.

According to a police officer, two women were standing near the footboard of the Borivali-bound train, followed by Singh and a fellow professor. Shinde was standing behind them.

“The accused claimed that when he tried to push ahead, Singh shoved him and asked him if he could not see there were women standing ahead. The women looked behind and Shinde said he felt humiliated,” the officer said. The officer added that Shinde appeared short-tempered and visibly angry while recalling the incident. Shinde’s father has also told police that his son has ‘temper issues’.

Police said Shinde then realised that he was carrying a tweezer used for imitation jewellery work in the bag slung in front of him. He removed the tweezer and decided to take revenge by poking Singh and fleeing.

“He claims he did not intend to kill him,” the officer said. As the train slowed down, Shinde punctured Singh once and ran away. He fled fearing that Singh might chase him and retaliate.

“He was not aware that Singh had passed away and hence came to the railway station the next day and was shocked when he was arrested,” the officer added.

The Borivali Government Railway Police (GRP), which is probing the case, said the tweezer used in the attack has not yet been recovered. Police said Shinde threw it away while on his way home but has not disclosed the exact location.

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On Tuesday, police conducted a house search at Shinde’s residence in Kurar Village, but the tweezer was not found. Shinde was taken to the spot and a detailed panchnama was carried out. Statements of his family members were also recorded.

Responding to questions on why Singh was not taken to a nearby hospital in Malad and was instead shifted to Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali, nearly 4.5 km away during peak hours, a senior railway official said, “They admit patient only in government hospital as per procedure and also avoid private hospital as there is no clarity on who will foot the medical bill”.

The incident took place when Singh and Shinde were travelling on the same Borivali-bound train on Saturday. An argument allegedly broke out between them over getting down at Malad station.

Police said Shinde stabbed Singh on the left side of his abdomen with the tweezer while alighting at Malad station. Singh suffered an injury nearly five inches deep and began bleeding. While there was little blood visible externally, officials believe that massive internal bleeding led to his death.

Mohamed Thaver

Mohamed Thaver is a highly specialized journalist with the Expertise and Authority required to report on complex law enforcement and legal issues. With a career dedicated to the crime beat for over a decade, his work provides readers with informed and trustworthy insights into Maharashtra's security and justice systems. Experience & Authority Core Focus: Has been exclusively covering the crime beat for over a decade, building deep, specialized knowledge in the field. Geographical Authority: Currently focuses heavily on law enforcement and policy in Maharashtra, providing authoritative coverage of the state's security apparatus. Key Beats: Law Enforcement: Reports on the operations of the Maharashtra Police and the Mumbai Crime Branch. Policy & Administration: Covers the Maharashtra Home Department, focusing on policy matters related to handling law and order and the evolution of the police force. Judiciary: Has significant past experience covering the courts, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the entire criminal justice process from investigation to verdict. Specialized Interest (Cyber & Forensics): Demonstrates Expertise in modern investigative techniques, with a keen focus on cyber crime and forensics, reporting on how these technologies assist complex crime investigations. Content Focus: His reports revolve around police probes, the evolution of the force, and state policy, ensuring his content is highly relevant and detailed. Credentials & Trustworthiness Mohamed Thaver’s long-standing specialization in the crime beat—combined with his focus on technological aspects like cyber crime and his direct coverage of major institutions like the Mumbai Crime Branch and the Maharashtra Home Department—underscores his Trustworthiness and status as an expert source for detailed and reliable journalism on law and order. He tweets @thaver_mohamed ... Read More

Manish Kumar Pathak

Manish Kumar Pathak is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Mumbai. His work demonstrates substantial Expertise and Authority across the complex field of crime reporting, with a strong focus on law enforcement actions, fraud, and cyber security challenges facing the metropolitan region. Expertise & Authority Affiliation: Reports for the nationally recognized daily, The Indian Express, providing his content with high Trustworthiness. Geographical Focus: Provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of breaking news and investigative matters across Mumbai and the surrounding regions (e.g., Thane, Vasai). Core Authority: His reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial beats, including: Cyber & Financial Crime: Extensive coverage of sophisticated scams, including cases involving high-value cyber fraud, stock market manipulation scams, and fraudsters using government figures to gain trust. Law Enforcement & Investigation: Reports directly on major police actions, including arrests made by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in fraud cases (e.g., MHADA flat scams) and detailed coverage of murder and kidnapping investigations. Major Incidents & Public Safety: Covers significant incidents like building collapses, road accidents, and public safety issues such as theft at large public events. Defence & Maritime: Also covers key updates regarding the Indian Navy, including the commissioning of new vessels and strategic defense announcements. Manish Kumar Pathak's consistent focus on crime, fraud, and the workings of the Mumbai police system establishes him as a trusted and authoritative source for critical news in Western India. ... Read More

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