Mumbai: The Mumbai Police has arrested eight persons for allegedly killing a man in the suburbs. Versova When he refused to pay money to buy them alcoholan official said on Sunday.
The incident took place in Seven Bungalow area on Friday night and the accused were arrested on Saturday, he said.
Versova police station official said that the deceased has been identified as Suraj Sanjay Jhinjhotia.
“Jhinjhotia was on her way to her residence in the Saat Bungalow area when Ravi Singh, who knew the victim, stopped her along with his associates and demanded money for liquor. Soon, an altercation between the victim and others. A heated argument ensued, after which they started hitting her with bamboo sticks. Seeing the victim covered in blood, they left.”
After some time one of the accused informed about the incident to Jhinjhotia’s associate, who informed the family members of the victim. On receiving the information, police personnel reached the spot and sent him to the nearest hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
All the eight accused were arrested under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including section 302 (the killing) and further investigation is on, the official said.
The incident took place in Seven Bungalow area on Friday night and the accused were arrested on Saturday, he said.
Versova police station official said that the deceased has been identified as Suraj Sanjay Jhinjhotia.
“Jhinjhotia was on her way to her residence in the Saat Bungalow area when Ravi Singh, who knew the victim, stopped her along with his associates and demanded money for liquor. Soon, an altercation between the victim and others. A heated argument ensued, after which they started hitting her with bamboo sticks. Seeing the victim covered in blood, they left.”
After some time one of the accused informed about the incident to Jhinjhotia’s associate, who informed the family members of the victim. On receiving the information, police personnel reached the spot and sent him to the nearest hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
All the eight accused were arrested under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including section 302 (the killing) and further investigation is on, the official said.