Murder – Video Call Dispute Turns Fatal in South Mumbai
Murder – A violent confrontation in the Masjid Bunder locality of South Mumbai has resulted in the death of a 39-year-old daily wage worker, with police confirming the arrest of a teenage suspect linked to the incident.
Dispute Escalates Outside Liquor Shop
The incident unfolded on Monday afternoon between 1 pm and 1:30 pm near Dana Bunder on Clive Road, close to a government-authorised country liquor outlet in Masjid Bunder. According to police officials, what began as a minor disagreement quickly spiraled into a deadly assault.
The deceased has been identified as Vipul Kamroti Karmakar, 39. Police have arrested Ibrahim Kalu Shaikh, 19, in connection with the case. Officers from Paydhonie Police Station said the accused had fled the scene immediately after the assault but was traced and taken into custody early Tuesday.
Argument Over Loud Video Call
Investigators revealed that Vipul was engaged in a video call on his mobile phone at the time of the incident. Witness accounts indicate that he was speaking loudly during the call, prompting Ibrahim to object and ask him to lower his voice. The exchange reportedly intensified within minutes, leading to a heated verbal confrontation.
Both men were known to each other as they lived in the same vicinity. They were staying in a hutment near the Sai Baba Temple on Clive Road and were familiar faces in the neighbourhood.
Alleged Assault Leaves Victim Critically Injured
According to preliminary findings shared by police sources, the verbal dispute soon turned physical. Ibrahim allegedly attacked Vipul during the altercation. Officers said the accused repeatedly struck the victim and slammed him against the cemented road surface.
The assault left Vipul severely injured and bleeding. After the attack, the suspect reportedly fled the area, leaving the victim lying on the roadside.
Local residents intervened and rushed Vipul to Sir JJ Hospital for emergency treatment. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Police Investigation and Arrest
The case came to light after police were alerted about the incident. Officials from Paydhonie Police Station reached the scene and began collecting evidence and recording statements from witnesses.
One key witness, Biswajit Vikas Saha, who resides on Thane Street in Dongri and operates a sound system business, provided crucial details about the sequence of events. He was acquainted with both Vipul and Ibrahim and informed officers about the dispute that preceded the assault.
Based on his complaint, police registered a case of murder against Ibrahim under relevant sections of the law. A search operation was immediately launched to locate the accused.
In the early hours of Tuesday, officers succeeded in apprehending Ibrahim. He is currently in police custody as further investigation continues.
Community in Shock
The incident has left residents of Masjid Bunder unsettled, as the confrontation reportedly stemmed from a minor disagreement. Authorities are examining additional aspects of the case, including verifying witness statements and gathering forensic evidence from the scene.
Police officials stated that further inquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the altercation and to complete procedural formalities in the case.