Ulhasnagar: Vitthalwadi police arrested three suspects within two hours of the murder of Haresh Gizwani, who was shot dead near Ulhasnagar railway station late on October 14 evening. The killing is suspected to be linked to an old personal rivalry.

The incident took place at around 8:30 pm, when unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire on Gizwani, firing two to three rounds. He sustained a bullet wound to the chest and sharp-weapon injuries on his body. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Following the incident, police personnel rushed to the scene after receiving information and initiated an investigation. The body was subsequently sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the precise cause of death and establish further details surrounding the attack.

Acting swiftly, the Vitthalwadi police used technical evidence to identify and apprehend three suspects within two hours of the crime. The police identified the arrested individuals as Avinash Naidu, Noor Alam Khan, and Vijay Pooran Singh, alias Lefty.

According to the police, the primary motive behind the murder is believed to be an old rivalry dating back to 2021. Investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the attack and are working to establish the exact sequence of events.

Police are also investigating whether additional individuals were involved in planning or executing the murder. Investigators are gathering evidence, establishing the roles of the arrested suspects, and determining whether the crime involved any other accomplices.

The swift arrests have marked an important development in the case, while investigators continue to pursue leads to uncover the full circumstances behind Gizwani’s killing.