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Youth murdered in Ulhasnagar after being stabbed and shot thrice
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News18•14-10-2026, 23:19
Youth murdered in Ulhasnagar after being stabbed and shot thrice
- •A shocking murder took place near the Ulhasnagar station area within the jurisdiction of the Vitthalwadi police station.
- •The deceased has been identified as Haresh Gajwani, who was first attacked with a knife and then shot three times by suspects.
- •Haresh sustained severe injuries from the firing and died on the spot.
- •The three suspects were captured on CCTV walking past a shop carrying weapons after committing the crime.
- •Police suspect the murder may be linked to complaints Haresh previously filed against illegal gambling dens.
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Haresh Gajwani was murdered near the Ulhasnagar station area when three suspects first attacked him with a knife and then shot him three times, causing him to die on the spot.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore stated that the murder is suspected to have been committed because Haresh frequently lodged police complaints against illegal gambling dens operating in the city.
A forensic team collected samples from the site, while three police teams alongside the Thane Crime Branch launched a parallel investigation after three suspects were captured on CCTV.
