Thane police on Sunday, May 17, uncovered a "contract killing" plot and arrested four persons, including the victim's younger brother. As per the officials, the accused allegedly hired the assailants and lodged the complaint to mislead investigators and hide his role in the murder.

News agency PTI reported that the victim, identified as Paresh Tolaram Patil (40), was hacked to death on May 12 over a property dispute, and his brother allegedly paid Rs 10 lakh to the contract killers.