
Maharashtra’s 28-Year-Old Murder Case Finally Gets A Breakthrough! Man Arrested In 1998 Case
What Happened?
A 28-year-old murder case in Maharashtra saw a breakthrough with the arrest of Sandeep Krishnan in Bihar. He allegedly murdered his brother-in-law over a divorce dispute.
Key points
- The murder occurred on January 14, 1998, when a body was found between Dombivli and Kopar stations.
- The victim was identified as 22-year-old Shailesh More.
- Krishnan was arrested on October 18, 2026, after being tracked through modern surveillance.
- The murder was staged to look like a train accident.
- Three co-accused are still at large, and efforts to locate them are ongoing.
Key insights
- The case highlights the challenges in solving cold cases and the importance of modern investigative techniques.
- The arrest may prompt renewed efforts to resolve other long-standing unsolved cases.
- The incident underscores the potential for unresolved grievances to lead to violent outcomes.
Why it matters
This breakthrough could lead to justice for the victim's family after nearly three decades.
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Source
Times Now

