Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Blue Hoodie and Sea Escape Lead Police to Attacker of Retired Navy Official
Imagine a retired Navy officer and his family were sleeping when someone broke into their house and hurt them.
The police didn't know who did it at first.
But by watching many security cameras, they saw a man wearing a bright blue hoodie walking near the house just before the attack.
This clue helped them find the attacker, a young man named Deepak who owed a lot of money from gambling.
He thought he could steal gold to pay his debts.
After the attack, he tried to hide by jumping into the sea and swimming away, even throwing his hoodie into the water.
But the police were able to track him down and arrest him.
A retired Indian Navy official and his family were attacked in their home in Virar while they were asleep.
Police identified a suspect, Deepak Naik, after reviewing CCTV footage showing a man in a blue hoodie near the crime scene before the attack.
Naik, who had gambling debts, allegedly targeted the family intending to steal gold ornaments.
The suspect attempted to evade capture by jumping into the sea and swimming over a kilometer to Arnala beach, destroying evidence.
Naik was arrested after police traced his movements and identified him through the distinctive hoodie and his escape route.
- Who
- Deepak Naik, a 28-year-old former Maharashtra Security Force jawan, attacked retired Indian Navy official Jagannath Gowari, his wife Leela, and daughter Netra.
- What
- A retired Navy official and his family were attacked in their home. The suspect fled after being alerted by screams, and police identified and arrested the attacker using CCTV footage and tracing his escape route.
- When
- The attack occurred around 3 am on October 6. The suspect was arrested three days later.
- Where
- The incident took place in Bandarpada village, Virar, near Arnala beach. The suspect was arrested in Colaba.
- Why
- The suspect allegedly targeted the family to rob them of gold ornaments to repay significant gambling and betting debts.
Allegations by Police
Suspect's Actions/Motives
Motive for the Attack
Allegations by Police
Police allege the suspect, Deepak Naik, was burdened with gambling debts and planned to rob the retired Navy official for gold ornaments to repay his losses.
Suspect's Actions/Motives
Naik, despite having gambling debts, allegedly targeted the family believing they had valuables, leading him to attempt a robbery.
Escape Strategy
Allegations by Police
Police state Naik jumped into the sea and swam over a kilometer to Arnala beach after the attack to evade capture and destroyed the hoodie.
Suspect's Actions/Motives
Naik attempted to escape the crime scene by heading towards the coast, jumping into the sea, and swimming to Arnala beach, subsequently disposing of the hoodie.
- Date of Incident
- October 6 (around 3 am)
- Location
- Bandarpada village, Virar, near Arnala beach
- Victims
- Jagannath Gowari (76, retired Indian Navy official), Leela Gowari (72), Netra Gowari (52)
- Suspect
- Deepak Naik (28, former Maharashtra Security Force jawan)
- Suspect's Motive (Alleged)
- Gambling debts and belief that the family had gold ornaments.
- Key Evidence
- CCTV footage of a man in a sky-blue hoodie near the crime scene 45 minutes before the attack.
- Suspect's Employment
- Former MSF jawan, currently employed with a private security firm at a government institute in Colaba.