Mumbai: In a case of revenge spanning nearly three decades, a man was arrested for allegedly killing an informant 27 years after his uncle, a notorious gangster, was killed in a police encounter. The incident took place in the Nagpada area of Mumbai.
Arrest and Investigation
The accused, identified as the nephew of the deceased gangster, was taken into custody by the Nagpada police. A case has been registered at the Nagpada police station, while Unit 3 of the Crime Branch has also initiated a parallel investigation into the matter, an official confirmed.
Background of the Case
According to police sources, the gangster was killed in an encounter 27 years ago. The nephew allegedly held a grudge against the informant, whom he believed was responsible for providing information that led to his uncle's death. After years of planning, he reportedly tracked down the informant and killed him in a targeted attack.
Legal Proceedings
The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder. He will be produced before a local court for further remand. The police are also probing whether he had any accomplices in the crime.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities collecting evidence and recording statements from witnesses. The parallel probe by the Crime Branch aims to uncover any larger conspiracy or links to organized crime.
