A19-year-old youth was allegedly found dead with severe head injuries at Vashi’s Mini Seashore in Navi Mumbai in the early hours of Saturday, with police suspecting that he was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon.
The incident triggered concern in the area as the body of the youth was found lying in a pool of blood. Police have launched an investigation and deployed multiple teams to identify and arrest the accused.
Youth allegedly attacked around 4 am
The deceased has been identified as Sujalkumar Mahato, who worked at a Chinese hotel in Koparkhairane.
According to preliminary information, the incident took place at around 4 am. An unidentified person allegedly attacked Mahato multiple times on the head with a sharp-edged weapon.
He sustained serious injuries and died at the spot. The accused allegedly fled from the scene under the cover of darkness.
Senior Police Inspector Shashikant Chandekar said the investigation was underway and several teams had been formed to trace the accused.
“The investigation is underway. Several teams have been deployed to trace the accused. The exact motive behind the murder will be established during the course of the investigation,” Chandekar said.
Forensic team examines crime scene
Following the incident, police reached the spot and began collecting evidence. A forensic team also examined the crime scene and gathered crucial material that could assist investigators in identifying the attacker.
Police teams are now working to establish the sequence of events leading to the killing. Investigators are also examining possible motives and are looking into the circumstances surrounding Mahato’s presence at Mini Seashore at the time of the incident.
The motive behind the alleged murder has not been established so far.
Police probe possible gang involvement
The use of a sharp-edged weapon has led to speculation about the possible involvement of a so-called “Koyta gang” in the incident.
However, police have not officially confirmed any connection between the killing and an organised gang. Investigators are examining the case from all possible angles before reaching any conclusion.
Police are also attempting to identify the accused and determine whether Mahato knew the attacker or whether the incident was the result of another dispute.
The investigation remains underway, and further details are expected as police make progress in tracing the accused and establishing the motive behind the killing.