Palghar, March 13 Three people were arrested for allegedly killing a man in Palghar district, Maharashtra, and the investigation led to the arrest of three more wanted individuals in another case, officials said on Friday.
The Mira-Bhayander, Vasai-Virar police launched an investigation after Shubham, alias Baba Premshankar Mishra, was killed by a group near a bar in the Nalasopara West area on February 20.
On March 2, the police arrested Sunil Gyanoba Malusare, alias Bigshow (28), for his alleged role in the murder. This was followed by the arrest of Jagan Mayandi Patkatiyar (27) and Sharan Murgan (25).
One of the accused had a dispute with the victim, said senior inspector Shahuraj Ranawre of Crime Unit–III (Virar).
While tracking Patkatiyar, police discovered three other wanted men in his company.
These individuals, identified as Ajay Amod Mishra (26), Prishit alias Deepak Shrimohan Pal (27), and Sunny alias Abhishek Mahendra Tak (26), were wanted in connection with several offenses, including an attempted murder case registered at Achole police station, the official added.