GRP Deploys Special Team at Malad Station to Trace Witnesses in Lecturer Stabbing Case
In a significant development following the tragic stabbing of NM College lecturer Alok Kumar Singh, the Borivali Government Railway Police (GRP) have deployed a dedicated team at platform number 1 of Malad railway station. This team is actively working to identify and trace witnesses to the incident that occurred last week, aiming to strengthen the case against the accused.
Utilizing CCTV Footage for Witness Identification
A GRP official has confirmed that the team is meticulously analyzing CCTV footage from the station to track commuters who were present at the spot during the time of the stabbing. The police are closely monitoring individuals captured in the footage to record statements from as many witnesses as possible, which is crucial for building a robust legal case. Special attention is being given to locating women who were standing ahead of the victim in the local train, as their testimonies are deemed vital to corroborate the sequence of events.
Recovery of the Weapon and Investigation Details
In a key breakthrough, investigators have recovered the weapon used in the attack—a tweezer—from outside Malad railway station on the east side. According to police reports, the accused, Omkar Shinde, allegedly threw the tweezer from the railway foot overbridge while fleeing after stabbing Singh. After an extensive search lasting several hours, the weapon was finally located, providing tangible evidence in the case.
Shinde, who is currently in police custody, is scheduled to be produced in court on Friday. A senior GRP officer indicated that further police custody is unlikely as the interrogation has been completed and the weapon has been recovered. The focus now shifts entirely to recording statements from eyewitnesses and continuing the identification process. Once individuals are identified, authorities will formally request their cooperation in providing statements.
Background of the Incident and Accused's Statement
The stabbing took place on January 24 when Alok Kumar Singh, a 32-year-old college lecturer, was attacked while alighting from a local train at Malad station. During interrogation, Shinde, described by police as short-tempered by nature, claimed that he did not realize the professor had died at the time of his arrest. He stated that his intention was merely to poke Singh with the tweezer, not to cause fatal harm.
According to police accounts, the altercation began when Shinde tried to push ahead in the crowded Borivali-bound train. Singh reportedly shoved him and questioned if he could not see the women standing ahead. This exchange, which caused Shinde to feel humiliated after the women looked back, allegedly prompted him to retrieve a tweezer from his bag—used for imitation jewellery work—and use it to stab Singh on the left side of his abdomen while disembarking at Malad station.
Singh sustained a deep injury nearly five inches in length, leading to significant internal bleeding that ultimately proved fatal. Although external blood loss was minimal, officials believe the internal damage was severe enough to cause his death.
This case highlights ongoing efforts by Mumbai law enforcement to address violent crimes in public spaces, with the GRP leveraging technology and witness accounts to ensure justice is served.
