Business rivalry is suspected to be the trigger for the murder of 31-year-old Nishant Naresh Kadam. A dozen people were rounded up for questioning
Kadam was stabbed multiple times on his back and other parts of the body besides being hit by an iron rod. Pic/Hanif Patel
One accused has been arrested in connection with the murder of a builder Nishant Kadam who was stabbed to death when he was on the way to temple in Virar on Monday.
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The investigating officer inspector Prafull Wagh told mid-day total six assailants killed Kadam.
"One accused Chandrabhan Chauhan (39) has been placed under arrest. His other five accomplices are absconding, but soon they too will be arrested," Wagh told mid-day.
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The motive behind brutal murder is said to be business rivalry and the accused wanted to settle score with Kadam, said inspector Wagh. He added, "The accused knew that Kadam goes to temple early in the morning. So, he hatched a plan along with his accomplices to eliminate Kadam. Our further investigations are underway."
Kadam was stabbed multiple times on his back and other parts of the body besides being hit by an iron rod. He succumbed to the grievous injuries and excess bleeding.
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