Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Elderly Woman Murdered in Ghatkopar
A 65-year-old woman named Shehnaz Kazi was found dead in her home in Ghatkopar.
She lived alone, and her sister called a neighbor to check on her when she didn't answer her phone.
The police investigated and found that her relative, Mumtaz Irfan Khan, had killed her in a fit of rage after Shehnaz refused to give her money or a share in her property.
Mumtaz had gone to meet Shehnaz on Tuesday and asked for money.
When Shehnaz refused, Mumtaz pushed her, causing her to hit her head on the wall.
Panicked, Mumtaz then throttled Shehnaz with a rope, took some money, and fled.
The police arrested Mumtaz after tracing her through CCTV footage and autorickshaw drivers.
65-year-old Shehnaz Kazi found dead in her Ghatkopar home.
Neighbor Saika Ansari discovered the body after being called by the victim's sister.
Police arrested Mumtaz Irfan Khan, 52, the wife of the victim's stepson, for the murder.
Mumtaz acted in a fit of rage after Shehnaz refused to give her money or a share in her property.
Investigation revealed Mumtaz's involvement through CCTV footage and autorickshaw drivers' testimonies.
- Who
- Shehnaz Kazi, 65-year-old woman, and Mumtaz Irfan Khan, 52-year-old relative
- What
- Murder of Shehnaz Kazi
- When
- Tuesday evening, arrest made on Friday
- Where
- Mukund society, Ghatkopar (west)
- Why
- Property dispute and financial demand leading to a fit of rage
Suspect's Motive
Police Investigation
Property Dispute
Suspect's Motive
Mumtaz Irfan Khan acted out of fear of not getting a share in the victim's property.
Police Investigation
Police believe the murder was committed in a fit of rage after the victim refused to give money.
- Victim
- Shehnaz Kazi, 65
- Location
- Mukund society, Ghatkopar (west)
- Discovery
- Tuesday evening by neighbor Saika Ansari
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, suspect arrested
- Arrests Made
- Mumtaz Irfan Khan, 52
- Suspect's Motive
- Property dispute and financial demand
- Method of Murder
- Throttled with a rope after a push that caused head injury
- Victim's Properties
- Ghatkopar flat and two other properties
Sources
Elderly woman staying alone at home found murdered in Ghatkopar
Mumbai Crime: 65-Year-Old Woman Found Murdered Inside Ghatkopar Flat; Police Probe Property Dispute Angle
Ghatkopar elderly woman murder: Police arrest relative who eyed a share of her property
