The Pelhar police in Nalasopara East, who are probing the death of a 55-year-old fish seller, Riyaz Ali, have claimed that his wife, Mansoora, and her lover, Ganesh Pandit, are not responsible for his alleged murder, as claimed by the deceased’s kin.

After a thorough investigation, the authorities learnt that Mansoora, 35, and Pandit, a grocery shop owner, were not present at the scene of the alleged murder, which occurred on August 21. CCTV recordings revealed that the duo was actually at the Jeevdani temple with Mansoora’s children. At the time, Ali was picnicking with his friends at Kalam beach.