Man Accused Of Raping, Murdering Minor Woman, Allegedly Dies By Suicide: Cops
Thane:
A person accused of raping and murdering a minor lady in Kalyan city right here, a case that had hit nationwide headlines, allegedly died by suicide at Taloja Central Jail in neighbouring Navi Mumbai early on Sunday, police mentioned.
The accused, Vishal Gawli (35), was discovered hanging within the jail bathroom at round 3.30 am, an official mentioned.
“Gawli went to the bathroom and allegedly used a towel to hold himself. The jail authorities later discovered the physique. A panchnama (spot inspection) was performed. The physique has been to the government-run JJ Hospital in Mumbai for submit mortem,” the Kharghar police station official mentioned.
Gawli’s lawyer Sanjay Dhakane mentioned he and the household of the useless suspect foul play.
“Vishal’s household believes he did not commit suicide. They concern he met the identical destiny because the accused within the Badlapur college case (Akshay Shinde) who was killed in an encounter (on September 23 final 12 months). We had beforehand requested safety for Vishal, realizing his life was in peril. An in depth inquiry into his demise is important,” Dhakane mentioned.
Gawli was accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old lady in Kalyan in December 2024.
The kid went lacking from Kolsewadi locality on December 24, and her physique was discovered later at Bapgaon village in Padgha beneath Thane Rural police jurisdiction.
A probe by Kolsewadi police led to the arrest of Gawli and his spouse Sakshi on fees of kidnapping for ransom, rape, homicide, inflicting disappearance of proof and different offences beneath Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Police had filed a 948-page chargesheet in opposition to the couple in February this 12 months.
As per the police, Vishal Gawli raped and murdered the lady, whereas Sakshi helped him dump the physique in Bapgaon.
By the way, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had not too long ago appointed famend advocate Ujjwal Nikam because the particular public prosecutor.
Talking about Gawli’s alleged suicide, Kalyan East MLA Sulabha Gaikwad mentioned the sufferer’s household has obtained justice.
“Vishal Gawli deserved the strictest punishment. Whereas legislation enforcement businesses and judiciary have been engaged on it, God has delivered the decision. The sufferer and her household have acquired justice,” she mentioned.
Kalyan West MLA Vishwanath Bhoir mentioned Gawli ideally ought to have been punished by legislation however “this too is pure justice”.
Shiv Sena (UBT) district chief Dipesh Mhatre emphasised the necessity for court docket to ship fast judgments in order that it creates concern amongst offenders.
BJP chief Manisha Rane mentioned Gawli ought to have been punished publicly by legislation to ship a loud and clear message to these indulging in crimes in opposition to girls.
The trial took longer than anticipated however “ultimately karma caught up”, mentioned Congress chief Naveen Singh.
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