Alleged firing in Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park, bloodstains found in forest; one dead

The incident was reported in Survey No. 101 under Chena Circle in the Yeoor Range of the park. Representational Pic

An alleged firing incident was reported in the forest area of Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the Yeoor Range in the early hours of Tuesday, after five to six unidentified persons reportedly entered the area.

According to a preliminary report by the Forest Department, one person was reportedly killed and some others injured in the incident. However, the details have not yet been officially confirmed.

The incident was reported in Survey No. 101 under Chena Circle in the Yeoor Range of the park.

Following the information, Forest Department personnel and police officials conducted a preliminary inspection of the site. During the inspection, bloodstains were found approximately 450 metres inside the forest from its boundary.

The preliminary report stated that the deceased was suspected to be a resident of Belkri Pada, within the limits of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation.

The exact circumstances of the alleged firing, its motive and the identities of the deceased and injured persons have not yet been officially established.

Kashigaon Police Station and the Forest Department are conducting further investigations to ascertain the facts of the incident.

More details are expected as the investigation progresses.

Mumbai man arrested for allegedly murdering 17-year-old girlfriend in Kandivali

In a separate incident in July, the Samta Nagar Police arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend in a forested area near the Lovegarh locality on the outskirts of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) at Kandivali East.

According to the police, the victim's body was discovered by residents, following which they immediately alerted the authorities. Soon after receiving the information, a police team rushed to the spot and launched an investigation.

During the preliminary probe, officers found that the teenager had suffered a brutal assault. Her throat had been slit, and she had sustained multiple injuries on various parts of her body. Police said the victim had particularly severe wounds on her chest, suggesting an exceptionally violent attack.

Investigators later identified the accused as 29-year-old Waghmare, who was allegedly in a relationship with the victim.

Police said the accused suspected that the 17-year-old was also in contact with another person, which frequently led to arguments between the two.