How cops used all resources to crack Kalyan rape-murder case

The Kolsewadi police used both technical and human intelligence to nail down the real suspects. First arresting a woman and then the main accused with 48 hours

Bloodstain-clinching clue

The police team found crucial pieces of evidence, like bloodstains on the rickshaw mat was used to transport the body to dump it in an isolated spot in Bapgaon.

The cops also recovered the shirt that the accused wore on the day of the incident and the CCTV footage from strategic points, including mobile tower locations

Missing trolley bag and mobile phone

Police said they have roped in the Kalyan fire brigade to search for the trolley bag which the accused confessed to having thrown it in a creek near Kalyan.

Police said that Vishal drove the rickshaw, while Sakshi sat on the passenger seat with a trolley bag. The bloodstain on the mat is believed to be from the bag.

Crucial CCTV footage

After dumping the body, on their way home, they stopped the auto near a bar, where he bought liquor and a water bottle. CCTV shows Gawli, at the cash counter

The crime

On the eve of December 23, the victim had left her house after 4 pm, but never returned home. The parents then filed a complaint.

Gawli, by evening, had sexually assaulted and hacked the minor girl to death by strangling. Later, he convinced Sakshi to help him to dispose of the body.

Lied to the auto owner

Gawli also lied to his neighbour, before borrowing his auto-rickshaw

What’s next?

The final post-mortem report is awaited. The court has extended the police remand of the accused until January 4.