Woman and cab driver found dead in parked car in Badlapur

A woman and a cab driver were found dead with sharp weapon injuries inside a parked car in Badlapur (East) on Thursday afternoon, in a suspected murder-suicide. The tragic discovery was made in the Juweli area after the woman's four-year-old son, who reportedly witnessed the attack, led nearby relatives to the vehicle.

The deceased woman had been living in the Juweli area of Badlapur for the past three months. The male victim, identified as Ganesh Shinde, was a resident of Ghatkopar in Mumbai.

The incident came to light when the four-year-old child, who was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident, stepped out of the car and approached relatives staying nearby. The child told them that his mother was dead and guided them to the parked vehicle.

Upon reaching the spot, the relatives found the bodies of the woman and Shinde inside the car and immediately alerted the Badlapur (East) police.

Police teams rushed to the scene and conducted a panchnama, while a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team collected evidence. Senior police officers later visited the area to review the investigation, and the vehicle was seized for further examination by forensic experts.

Investigators stated that preliminary findings suggest the young child may have witnessed the violent attack.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore said, "Based on the child’s initial statement, it appears that Shinde attacked and killed the woman in front of him. This has led us to suspect that the accused may have later inflicted injuries on himself, resulting in his death. However, we are not completely certain about the circumstances of Shinde’s death and are investigating all possibilities."

According to the police, the woman’s relatives were unfamiliar with Shinde and could not explain his connection with her. Investigators have contacted Shinde’s family and are working to establish the nature of the relationship between the two deceased individuals.

Officers are currently examining call records and other digital evidence to determine the sequence of events leading up to the incident. Officials added that formal statements from relatives of both families will be recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.