Missing 22-year-old man found murdered in Rabale, theft angle suspected

A missing 22-year-old man, Manoj Bind, was found murdered in Navi Mumbai. His death may be linked to an ATM theft complaint he filed. Investigations are ongoing.

Navi Mumbai: A 22-year-old man who had been missing for over a week was found murdered near a construction pit beside a truck terminal in Rabale on Wednesday. The discovery of heavy stones placed atop the body and post-mortem findings confirmed that the young man was killed.

Missing 22-year-old man found murdered in Rabale, theft angle suspected

The deceased, identified as Manoj Sabhajeet Bind, a resident of Yadav Nagar slum, had been missing since January 21. According to police reports, he disappeared around 12:15 AM after leaving for a public toilet. On Wednesday, a decomposed body was recovered from a construction pit near the truck terminal in Yadav Nagar. “Despite the body being decomposed, Bind’s mother identified him by his shirt,” said an officer involved in the investigation.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Bind’s murder may be linked to a complaint he had filed regarding the theft of his ATM card. On January 16, ₹21,000 had been withdrawn using his stolen debit card, and Bind had reportedly suspected someone known to him. “During the investigation of the missing person’s case, we received information about a decomposed body. Upon reaching the spot, we found heavy stones placed over the body, indicating that the death was neither accidental nor suicidal,” said senior police inspector Sunil Waghmare from Rabale MIDC police station.

The suspect has been detained for questioning. “Once his involvement is confirmed, he will be placed under arrest,” the officer added. Investigations are ongoing.