Overview

• Locals discovered the headless body of a man aged 25 to 28 on May 29 near Nalambi village along the Ambernath–Titwala road in a forested area
• The victim was wearing a full-sleeved checked shirt, sky-blue jeans and slippers when his body was found at first light
• Police have registered a murder FIR and suspect the body was deliberately dumped to conceal a premeditated killing
• Four teams, including two from the local crime branch, are reviewing CCTV and mobile-tower records while deploying drones, dog squads and forensics on the ground
• Officials have appealed to the public for information on missing persons matching the victim’s description as they work to establish his identity