Accused was absconding after woman's murder
BICHOLIM
In a swift and coordinated operation, Goa Police successfully apprehended an absconding accused in Thane in connection with the murder of a 58-year-old woman at Chikne in Kudnem-Sanquelim
According to police officials, the incident came to light on May 19, at about 3.30 pm, when Shaila Ghadi was found dead in her house at Chikne-Kudnem.
During the preliminary inquiry, the victim’s son, Shubham Ghadi, informed police that the accused, Sagar Ramesh Rawool (34) of Malaiwadi in Shirshinge-Sawantwadi had allegedly trespassed into the house and murdered the victim due to a personal grudge.
Police stated that the accused was reportedly upset after his marriage proposal to the victim’s younger daughter was rejected. Following the crime, Rawool allegedly fled from the scene after stealing a gold chain and the victim’s mobile phone.
Investigators further revealed that the accused allegedly contacted the victim’s elder daughter over the phone, confessed to the murder, and threatened to kill her and other family members.
Based on the complaint lodged by Shubham Ghadi, Bicholim police registered a case of murder under Sections 332(a), 103, 309(4), and 351(3) of the BNS, and an investigation was launched under the leadership of Police Inspector Vijay V. Rane Sardesai.
Special teams led by PSI Viraj Dhauskar and PSI Akash Parwar were formed to trace the absconding accused. The teams conducted operations across Sawantwadi, Kolhapur, and Mumbai.
Using technical surveillance and coordinated intelligence inputs from Crime Branch Unit IV of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate in Maharashtra, Goa Police tracked the movement of Rawool to Thane district.
In a joint operation involving Bicholim Police, Maharashtra Crime Branch officials, and local informants, Rawool was apprehended on May 20, near Dwarka Hotel close to Chena Bridge in Thane district.
He was formally arrested at 5.30 pm at Kashigaon Police Station and later produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mira-Bhayandar, Thane, on May 21 for transit remand.
Police officials confirmed that the accused is being brought to Goa for further investigation after completion of legal formalities.
The entire operation was conducted under the supervision of SDPO Bicholim, Shridevi B. V., and North Goa SP Harish Madkaikar.
Further investigation in the case is currently underway by PI Vijay V. Rane Sardesai of Bicholim Police Station.
