Mumbai Crime Branch's Unit 10 launched an investigation and examined more than 100 CCTV camera footage from the crime scene and nearby areas. Using CCTV footage and technical analysis, police traced the suspect to Surat in Gujarat

According to police officials, the case dates back to October 2010 when a police team carried out an operation in the Vashi area. During the raid, officers allegedly recovered around 4 grams of Methaqualone and 3.8 grams of meth powder from the accused