Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Mumbai Police Uncovers False Constable Poisoning Claim
A Mumbai police constable, Vishal Pawar, claimed he was poisoned during a train robbery.
He said he was attacked while chasing a phone thief.
However, police investigation, using CCTV footage and medical reports, revealed Pawar's story was false.
The footage showed he went to bars, not to work, and medical reports indicated his death was due to health issues, not poison.
The police found he fabricated the incident to cover up his alcohol consumption and not going to work.
Constable Vishal Pawar claimed he was poisoned during a train robbery.
Pawar stated the incident occurred while chasing a phone thief on a train.
The investigation was transferred to the Dadar GRP.
CCTV footage contradicted Pawar's account of events.
Medical reports revealed Pawar's death was from medical complications, not poison.
- Who
- Vishal Pawar
- What
- Fabricated story of robbery and poisoning
- When
- April 27, 2024
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To conceal alcohol consumption and absence from duty
Original Statement
Police Findings
Incident
Original Statement
Pawar stated he was robbed and poisoned.
Police Findings
Police determined Pawar's claims were false.
- Deceased
- Vishal Pawar
- Age
- 30
- Occupation
- Mumbai Police Constable
- Incident Date
- April 27, 2024
- Location of Incident
- Between Matunga and Sion stations
- Cause of Death
- Medical complications
Sources
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