Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Navi Mumbai Crime Branch Solves Blind Murder Case
In Navi Mumbai, a young scrap dealer named Salman was sadly killed by his colleague Irfan after a fight.
They both lived in an old building and worked together.
Salman was using drugs and got into an argument with Irfan.
Irfan hit Salman with a bamboo stick, and Salman died from his injuries.
The police had a hard time solving the case because there were no witnesses and they didn't know who the victim or the attacker was at first.
But they looked at CCTV footage and other clues, and they found and arrested Irfan in Bhiwandi within 24 hours.
It was a tough case, but the police did a great job solving it quickly.
Navi Mumbai Crime Branch solved a murder case within 24 hours.
The victim, Salman Anwar Shaikh, was a 25-year-old scrap dealer.
The accused, Mohammad Irfan Ansari, was also a scrap dealer.
The argument turned fatal when Irfan allegedly struck Salman with a bamboo stick.
Police used CCTV footage and technical surveillance to identify and arrest the accused.
- Who
- Salman Anwar Shaikh (victim) and Mohammad Irfan Ansari (accused)
- What
- Murder of a scrap dealer following an argument
- When
- Early hours of Thursday, July 20, 2026
- Where
- Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Heated argument over a trivial issue while under the influence of narcotics
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Nature of the Argument
Victim's Perspective
The victim was allegedly assaulted by the accused over a trivial issue.
Accused's Perspective
The accused acted in self-defense after being assaulted by the victim.
Use of Narcotics
Victim's Perspective
The victim's aggressive behavior was influenced by narcotic substances.
Accused's Perspective
The victim's aggressive behavior was influenced by narcotic substances, which may have escalated the situation.
- Victim's Name
- Salman Anwar Shaikh
- Accused's Name
- Mohammad Irfan Ansari
- Location of Incident
- Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
- Time of Incident
- 1 AM on Thursday
- Weapon Used
- Bamboo stick
- Investigating Team
- Senior Police Inspector Anil Patil, Assistant Police Inspector Abhijit Patil, Police Sub-Inspector Sanjay Pawar