{
  "id": 14708681,
  "title": "Ulhasnagar Social Activist Harish Gajwani Murder Case: Main Accused Among 3 Arrested, Remanded In Police Custody For 10 Days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ulhasnagar-social-activist-harish-gajwani-murder-case-main-accused",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:32:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/ulhasnagar-social-activist-harish-gajwani-murder-case-main-accused-among-3-arrested-remanded-in-police-custody-for-10-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ulhasnagar police have apprehended three suspects, including the primary suspect, in the murder of social activist Harish Gajwani. The suspects are Avinash Naidu, Noor Alam Khan, and Vijay Pooran Singh, also known as Lefty. A court has ordered their 10-day police custody. Police sources claim that an old feud may have led to the killing. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore stated that the police were alerted by a confidential tip-off and conducted technical investigations, leading to the arrest of the three accused within hours of the crime. The police are now probing the conspiracy, the weapon used, and the specific roles of the accused in the murder. Police are also examining CCTV footage and other technical evidence. Gajwani, 50, was shot multiple times with a sharp weapon and two gunshots. He died at the scene. Preliminary findings suggest that Gajwani was involved in a 2021 murder case and had attacked Naidu, his alleged adversary. Gajwani had also claimed a threat to his life on social media on September 27, accusing senior police officers of protecting illegal activities and rummy clubs. He had a criminal history.",
  "summary": "Ulhasnagar, October 15, 2026: In a swift breakthrough, Vitthalwadi police have arrested three persons, including the main accused, in connection with the murder of social activist Harish Gajwani, 50, near Ulhasnagar railway station. The arrested accused have been identified as Avinash Naidu, Noor Alam Khan and Vijay Pooran Singh alias Lefty. A court remanded all three in police custody for 10…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}