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Producer lured to death: 14 pills, then murder
19 Jul
Summary
- Karan Kakkad was murdered after being lured by Simran Sood.
- He was forced to swallow 14 sleeping pills before death.
- His remains were dumped at Kumbharli Ghat and identified.
In 2012, aspiring film producer Karan Kakkad met a grim fate when he was lured into a deadly trap, investigators alleged. He was befriended by Simran Sood, who promised him a way into Bollywood, ultimately leading him to a rented flat. There, he was overpowered, robbed, and given a horrific choice: a quick death by blade or swallowing 14 sleeping pills. Kakkad chose the pills. His throat was slit after the sedatives took effect. Following the murder, his body was dismembered and transported in his own BMW to Kumbharli Ghat, where the remains were dumped. The crime was linked to gangster Vijay Palande, his associate Dhananjay Shinde, and Simran Sood. Kakkad's brother, Hanish, pursued the case relentlessly, leading to the recovery of skeletal remains in Kumbharli Ghat, later confirmed by DNA testing. The investigation also involved scrutiny of two Mumbai Police personnel for alleged complicity. Vijay Palande and Dhananjay Shinde remain incarcerated for their roles in Kakkad's murder and another crime. Simran Sood was released after three years in prison. Over a decade later, this case remains a stark reminder of Mumbai's darkest criminal events.
