A tragic incident unfolded in Badlapur (East) on Thursday afternoon when a woman and a cab driver were discovered dead inside a parked car. Police suspect that the woman was murdered before the driver allegedly took his own life. The case came to light after the woman's four-year-old son reportedly alerted relatives about his mother's death.
Victims Identified
According to police, the woman had been residing in the Juweli area of Badlapur for the past three months. The male victim, identified as Ganesh Shinde, was a resident of Ghatkopar in Mumbai. Both bodies were found inside a car, bearing injuries suspected to have been caused by a sharp weapon.
Child's Role in Discovery
The incident came to light when the four-year-old child, who was inside the vehicle at the time, stepped out and approached relatives staying nearby. The child reportedly told them that his mother was dead and led them to the vehicle. Upon reaching the spot, the relatives found the bodies of the woman and Shinde inside the car and immediately alerted the Badlapur (East) police.
Investigation Underway
Police teams rushed to the scene and conducted a panchnama, while a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team collected evidence. Senior officers later visited the area to review the investigation, and the vehicle was seized for further examination by forensic experts. Investigators said preliminary findings suggest that the child may have witnessed the attack.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore told TOI, "Based on the child's initial statement, it appears that Shinde attacked and killed the woman in front of him. This has led us to suspect that the accused may have later inflicted injuries on himself, resulting in his death. However, we are not completely certain about the circumstances of Shinde's death and are investigating all possibilities."
Unclear Relationship
Police said the woman's relatives were unfamiliar with Shinde and could not explain his connection with the victim. Investigators have contacted Shinde's family and are trying to establish the nature of the relationship between the two deceased individuals. Officers are also examining call records and other digital evidence to determine the events leading up to the incident.
Officials stated that statements from relatives of both families will be recorded as part of the investigation.
