Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Khar Police Hold 17-Year-Old Nephew in Worker’s Alleged Murder
A 35-year-old construction worker was found dead at a building site in Khar West.
His body was reportedly hidden under cement bags and other construction material.
Police said the death likely happened on August 17.
The dead man was identified as Ravishankar Nandkishor Giri.
His 17-year-old nephew, Vishalkumar Ramlakhan Giri, first spoke to police as if he were reporting the crime.
Investigators later said his statements and movements did not match other evidence.
Police then took the teenager into custody on suspicion of involvement.
They said the suspected reason was a disagreement involving an alleged illicit relationship.
The investigation and legal process are continuing.
Khar police took a 17-year-old boy into custody over the alleged killing of his 35-year-old uncle.
The victim, Ravishankar Nandkishor Giri, was found dead under cement bags at a Khar West construction site.
Police believe the murder occurred between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on August 17.
Investigators said the nephew initially acted as the complainant but allegedly gave inconsistent statements and tried to mislead them.
Police said a preliminary motive involved a dispute over an alleged illicit relationship; further legal proceedings are underway.
- Who
- Ravishankar Nandkishor Giri, 35, was killed allegedly in connection with his 17-year-old nephew, Vishalkumar Ramlakhan Giri, who was taken into custody.
- What
- A construction worker was allegedly murdered and his body concealed under cement bags at a construction site.
- When
- The murder is believed to have occurred between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on August 17; the body was reported on August 18.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the AOS Genesis construction site on Road No. 7 in Khar West, Mumbai.
- Why
- Police said the preliminary investigation points to a dispute over an alleged illicit relationship, although the investigation is continuing.
- Victim
- Ravishankar Nandkishor Giri, 35, a construction worker from Samastipur, Bihar
- Person in custody
- Vishalkumar Ramlakhan Giri, 17 years and eight months old
- Location
- AOS Genesis construction site, Road No. 7, Khar West, Mumbai
- Discovery
- The victim was found dead under cement bags and other construction material
- Estimated time
- Between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on August 17
- Police case sections
- Sections 103(1) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Reported motive
- A dispute over an alleged illicit relationship, according to the preliminary investigation