VASAI: A 31-year-old man was brutally murdered late on Friday night in Nalasopara West. The Nalasopara police have registered a case of murder and named five persons in the FIR, along with four to five unidentified individuals. Sources confirmed that one accused has been arrested, while teams have been formed to trace the remaining suspects. The victim has been identified as Shubham Mishra and is said to have been known to the accused. The killing, allegedly stemming from an old rivalry, was carried out in a brazen manner on a public road, triggering panic in the area. According to police, the chain of events began around 9.30 pm at a bar in the Gala Nagar area of Nalasopara East, where Mishra was with Roshan Singh and two others. An argument reportedly broke out between Mishra and Roshan Singh over a previous dispute. Roshan allegedly threatened Mishra and mentioned that Mishra had filed a case against him. They later planned to meet an acquaintance in Nalasopara West. Once they reached a junction, the accused allegedly stopped the auto on some pretext and attacked Mishra when he stepped out. Sources said Roshan had also called additional persons to the spot, suggesting that the attack was premeditated. Around 11.30 pm, when the streets had grown relatively deserted, Jagan Mehndi, Sunil Malusare, Suraj Singh and four to five associates reportedly arrived on motorcycles. Mishra was first stabbed in the thigh and hip, and after he fell, he was bludgeoned with a stone. He sustained severe injuries and heavy bleeding and died on the spot. Officers from Nalasopara police station rushed to the scene upon receiving information and sent the body for post-mortem examination. An FIR has been registered against Roshan Singh, Jagan Mehndi, Sunil Malusare, Suraj Singh, Tinkle Mishra and four to five others under relevant sections related to murder, the Maharashtra Police Act and the Arms Act. As of the time of reporting, one accused has been arrested while others remain absconding. Police teams have been formed to trace and apprehend the remaining suspects. Additional police personnel have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order. Further investigation is underway.
