Kalyan Sessions Court Acquits 4 Accused In 2024 Murder Case Citing Lack Of Evidence
Kalyan, October 13, 2026: A Kalyan sessions court has acquitted four men accused of murdering a 30-year-old Vikhroli resident and dumping his body in a deserted area of Shahapur taluka in August 2024, citing the prosecution’s failure to establish their involvement in the crime beyond reasonable doubt. The court observed that the prosecution had failed to substantiate the charges against the…
A Kalyan sessions court acquitted four men accused of murdering a 30-year-old man and disposing of his body in August 2024, citing the prosecution's inability to provide sufficient evidence to link them to the crime. The trial concluded in line with a Bombay High Court order, and the court observed that the prosecution had failed to present enough evidence to support their claims.
The case involved the body of Devendra alias Deva Pradhan, who was allegedly dumped in an isolated area of Shahapur taluka. Shailesh Gaikwad, Aniket Kamble, Ajay Bayit, and Mayur Shirke were arrested and charged with murder and destruction of evidence. However, during the trial, some key witnesses turned hostile, and crucial eyewitness testimony or scientific evidence linking the accused to the crime was not presented.
The court held that the evidence on record did not conclusively establish the accused's involvement in the crime, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence in such cases.
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