Police Launch Manhunt for Killer

In a chilling incident, the mutilated body of a 47-year-old man was discovered near the railway tracks at Naigaon station in Palghar district on Monday morning. The victim, identified as Bhagoji Uttekar, bore multiple stab wounds, prompting a swift response from the police, who have initiated a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrator.

Disturbing Scene Unfolds

Around 1:30 am, authorities received a distress call from a rickshaw driver reporting a gruesome sight near the mangroves outside the men’s toilet near the railway tracks. Upon reaching the location, police officers encountered a horrific scene—a man’s lifeless body lying in a pool of blood. The victim’s driver’s license facilitated the identification process.

Identity of the Victim Revealed

The victim, Bhagoji Uttekar, a resident of Vasai employed in a factory in the Waliv area, met a brutal demise with stab wounds inflicted on his chest, shoulder, stomach, and other parts of his body. Senior Police Inspector Ramesh Bhame of Naigaon police station confirmed the registration of a murder case against an unknown assailant, emphasizing ongoing efforts to unveil the identity of the killer.

Family’s Agonizing Revelation

Uttekar’s brother, Raju Vasant Uttekar, provided a heart-wrenching account of the events leading to the discovery. Bhagoji had left home on Sunday for work but failed to return, prompting concerns. Raju, a rickshaw driver, expressed the family’s anguish, recounting their visit to Naigaon police station to file a missing person’s report. To their shock, the police revealed that a body matching Bhagoji’s description had been found. Upon visual confirmation, Raju painfully acknowledged the victim as his brother.

Investigation Underway

As the police intensify their efforts to solve the murder case, the Uttekar family grapples with the sudden and brutal loss of Bhagoji. The investigation aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the heinous crime and identify the assailant responsible for this gruesome act.

This tragic incident underscores the need for swift and thorough investigations to bring justice to victims and their families, as communities grapple with the unsettling reality of violence on their doorstep. The police’s dedication to resolving the case serves as a beacon of hope for justice in the face of a heinous crime.

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