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Cousin's Betrayal: Man Murdered Over Affair in Mumbai
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Man found dead with head injury in Andheri, Mumbai.
- Cousin arrested for murder due to victim's wife's affair.
- Police solved murder by tracking 15 phone calls.
- Accused caught on train to Uttar Pradesh.
A shocking murder case unfolded in Mumbai when a 28-year-old man, Mohit Soni, was discovered dead with a head injury. The police investigation quickly pointed to a motive rooted in a complex personal relationship, revealing that the victim's cousin, Manoj Soni, was romantically involved with Mohit's wife.
Manoj, along with an accomplice, allegedly lured Mohit to an isolated spot after ensuring he was intoxicated, then fatally assaulted him. The swift apprehension of the suspects was a testament to the police's meticulous work, involving the analysis of 15 crucial phone calls and extensive CCTV footage review. The accused were intercepted on a train heading towards Uttar Pradesh.
