State vs Prabhu Karkade and Sandesh Mhatre

4 Nov 2026News

Identity of murder victim in Dombivli case identified as Vishal Kadam

Police have identified the victim of the alleged murder by Prabhu Karkade and Sandesh Mhatre as 42-year-old Vishal Kadam. The incident reportedly occurred in the Mothagaon area of Dombivli West.

Hindustan Times

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police have confirmed the identity of the person who was allegedly murdered.
Who:: Prabhu Karkade and Sandesh Mhatre are the accused, while the victim is Vishal Kadam.
When:: Reported on 4 Nov 2026.
Where:: The case is with the Thane Police in Maharashtra, regarding an incident in Dombivli West.
Why:: The police identified the victim as the person allegedly killed by the accused.
What it means:: This development confirms the identity of the victim in the ongoing investigation.

3 Nov 2026News

Man confesses to murder, says victim appeared in his dreams

Stay updated with ThePrint: Preferred Source Google Discover Thane, Nov 3 (PTI) Claiming that the victim repeatedly appeared in his dreams and he was very scared as a result, a man has confessed to killing his friend during a drunken quarrel, police said on Tuesday.

The Print

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A man confessed to killing his friend after a drunken fight.
Who:: Prabhu Karkade and Sandesh Mhatre are the accused, while the Thane Police are the agency involved.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Thane, Maharashtra.
Why:: The accused claims he was terrified because the victim appeared in his dreams.
What it means:: The police now have a confession from one of the men to consider in their investigation.

3 Nov 2026News

'Murdered Friend Appeared In Dreams For 20 Days': Guilt-Ridden Man Confesses Crime To Thane Police | VIDEO

A 24-year-old man allegedly confessed to murdering his 43-year-old friend in Dombivli West nearly 20 days after the crime, reportedly after recurring dreams of the deceased. He and his landlord, Sandesh Mhatre, were arrested for allegedly disposing of the victim’s body near a creek following a drunken argument. Further investigation is underway.

Free Press Journal

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A man allegedly confessed to murdering his friend after having recurring dreams about the deceased.
Who:: The accused are Prabhu Karkade and Sandesh Mhatre, the victim is the deceased friend, and the Thane Police are the investigating agency.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Dombivli West, Thane, Maharashtra.
Why:: The accused allegedly killed his friend during a drunken argument and then disposed of the body near a creek.
What it means:: The Thane Police have arrested the two men and are currently continuing their investigation into the crime.

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Identity of murder victim in Dombivli case identified as Vishal Kadam

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'Murdered Friend Appeared In Dreams For 20 Days': Guilt-Ridden Man Confesses Crime To Thane Police | VIDEO

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