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Four Arrested In Thane For Murder Over Mobile Phone Dispute

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Four Arrested In Thane For Murder Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Police in Thane arrested four individuals for allegedly killing a 50-year-old acquaintance following a dispute over a mobile phone. According to officials, the victim had taken a mobile phone belonging to one of the accused and failed to return it.

State

Maharashtra

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Mumbra police

Arrests

Four suspects arrested

Charges or sections cited

Murder case registered

Status

All four accused have been apprehended and are in police custody

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

On the night of October 13, the primary suspect and three associates confronted the victim near the tracks close to the Mumbra railway station. The argument escalated into a physical assault, with the attackers using belts, wooden sticks, and a water pipeline.

The victim sustained critical injuries during the attack and was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds during treatment. The Mumbra police registered a case of murder and subsequently tracked down and apprehended all four suspects from various locations.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the exact ages of the four arrested suspects or the outcome of ongoing judicial proceedings.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The four accused have been arrested by the Mumbra police and a murder case has been registered.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A 50-year-old man who was acquainted with the accused.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

Night of October 13The victim was confronted and assaulted by four suspects near the Mumbra railway station.

SaturdayPolice apprehended the four accused from different locations.

SundayPolice officials shared details of the incident and arrests with the media.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The victim allegedly took a mobile phone belonging to one of the accused and did not return it.
The accused individuals confronted the victim near the railway tracks close to Mumbra railway station.
An argument broke out between the victim and the four suspects.
The four suspects physically assaulted the victim using belts, wooden sticks, and a water pipeline, leading to critical injuries.

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Sources and further reading

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