Police solved the murder case in 12 hours; 22-year-old accused arrested

Maharashtra : Palghar Police successfully solved a brutal murder case in a swift and efficient operation and arrested the accused within just 12 hours of the incident.

The crime came to light on May 20, 2025, at around 6:15 am, when Vipul Dashrath Dhode, a resident of Wave-Dongripada, reported the murder of his 70-year-old aunt Ravu Ramachandra Kamdi. She was found dead inside a community hall where she was sleeping, with severe injuries on her chin caused by a sharp weapon and was later strangulated. A case was registered at Tarapur Police Station at 2:43 pm on the same day.

Realising the gravity of the crime, Palghar Superintendent of Police Balasaheb Patil immediately ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team from the Local Crime Branch (LCB), Palghar and Tarapur police stations.