Maharashtra: Cousin held for murder of kin ‘who harassed family’

While Vijay was arrested by local Kanjurmarg police, two other accused in the case were tracked down by the crime branch and handed over to local police.

Local police registered a murder case and began a probe in the matter.

After enquiring, the police found that Rajesh, who was an alcoholic, had frequent fights with Vijay who resided next door to him. The police found out that Rajesh’s family members too were upset with the harassment they had to face due to his alcoholism.

On further probe, the police found that it was his cousin Vijay who had allegedly planned the murder Rajesh to put an end to the harassment meted out by Rajesh.

Vijay contacted two other accused persons identified as Rohit Chandiliya and Sagar Piwal, both resident of Vile Parle, who had prior crime records. The duo allegedly took Rajesh to an isolated spot near the Kanjumarg metro shed under the pretext of consuming alcohol, where they beat Sarwan on the head and fled.