Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Navi Mumbai Man Killed by Cousin Over Suspected Phone Theft
In Navi Mumbai, a 34-year-old man was tragically killed by his 55-year-old cousin and another man.
The cousin believed the younger man had stolen his phone.
They allegedly took the victim to a public toilet, drank alcohol, and then assaulted him until he died.
The two accused then fled the scene.
Police are now searching for the suspects and are looking at security camera footage to help them find the men.
A murder case has been filed against them.
A 34-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his cousin and an accomplice in Navi Mumbai.
The suspected motive for the fatal assault was that the victim had stolen his cousin's mobile phone.
The incident took place on Thursday morning inside a public restroom in the Turbhe area.
Police have registered a murder case against the accused cousin, Arjun Adagale (55), and his associate, Vidhan Mandal.
Authorities are currently searching for the suspects and reviewing CCTV footage to aid the investigation.
- Who
- Arjun Adagale (55), Vidhan Mandal (accomplice), and the victim Sudhakar Patole (34)
- What
- A 34-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his cousin and an accomplice.
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- A public toilet in the Turbhe area of Navi Mumbai
- Why
- The cousin suspected the victim of stealing his mobile phone.
Accused Cousin
Victim
Motive for Attack
Accused Cousin
The cousin suspected the victim of stealing his mobile phone.
Victim
The victim was allegedly killed by his cousin and an accomplice based on suspicion of mobile phone theft.
- Victim's Age
- 34-year-old
- Accused Cousin's Age
- 55-year-old
- Location of Incident
- Public toilet in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai
- Time of Incident
- Thursday morning
- Registered Case
- Section 103(1) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder
