Thane: DNA Mismatch Raises Questions Over Identity Of Man Declared Dead In 2022 Bhayander Creek Suicide Case

In a recent turn of events in the Bhayander Creek suicide case, DNA evidence has raised significant doubts about the identity of the man declared dead in 2022. The defendant and his wife have filed DNA reports with the court, claiming that the DNA does not match the samples of the deceased's brother or son, leading them to seek an inquiry into the case.

The defense team, comprising advocates Omkar Patil and Vigneshwar Subramanian, has filed an application before the Thane Sessions Court seeking a thorough investigation to ascertain the true identity of the person who was wrongly identified as the deceased. The case was registered in September 2022, following the death of a 38-year-old man who allegedly jumped into Bhayander Creek.

The complaint alleges that crucial aspects of the investigation were not properly examined, and important evidence was overlooked or inadequately analyzed. Forensic reports indicate that the DNA haplotype from the deceased's brother's blood sample did not match the teeth sample of the unidentified person, suggesting that they did not share the same paternal lineage.

Similarly, the blood sample from the deceased's son did not match the teeth sample of the unidentified person, except for one genetic system out of 23. The complainant has requested a fresh examination of the investigation and has sought to hold the concerned officials accountable for any negligence or lapses in the inquiry.