In a chilling incident that has horrified Mumbaikars, a half-rotten headless corpse was found stuffed in a bag on Santa Cruz’s Kolivada beach near Juhu on February 10. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Anil Gaud from Malad, had been missing since late January.
Word of the gruesome find spread like wildfire, causing widespread alarm. Santa Cruz police arrived swiftly, securing the perimeter and initiating a detailed examination. Evidence points to a ruthless beheading followed by an attempt to hide the body at sea.
Charges were pressed under BNS Sections 103(1) and 238. Crucially, Anil’s wife waited until February 4 to report him missing, six days after he disappeared on January 29. This anomaly has cast a long shadow, resulting in her interrogation.
The police team is methodically reviewing the victim’s final days, communication logs, financial trails, and relationships. Potential triggers under scrutiny include marital discord, loan sharks, or underworld connections. With a multi-pronged strategy in place, detectives vow to unravel the truth behind this barbaric crime soon.