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Dog help Thane Police solve Khadavli murder case, serial offender held from Mumbai
Updated On: 30 April, 2026 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A trained police dog named Bailey played a key role in the investigation. Based on items recovered from the crime scene, the canine tracked a route leading investigators to Khadavli railway station. This breakthrough helped police narrow down their search area and begin further analysis, officials said
The accused was tracked down and arrested from Lower Parel in Mumbai. Representational Pic/File
A murder case in Maharashtra’s Thane district has been solved with the help of a police dog, leading to the arrest of a suspected serial offender from Mumbai, officials said, reported the PTI.
The victim, identified as Rajesh Yogiraj Prabhulkar (49), was found dead on April 21 near the Bhatsa river in the Khadavli area. His head and face had been severely crushed, prompting police to register a murder case against unknown persons, police said.
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