Man killed on suspicion of being mobile phone thief

A man was killed on suspicion of being a mobile phone thief in Mumbai. The victim was identified as Akash Kharwa.

Mumbai:A 22-year-old man has been allegedly killed by three persons, including a teenage boy, on
suspicion of being a mobile phone thief at Worli here, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred in a bylane near the Doordarshan office in the wee hours of Sunday, the official said.

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The victim Akash Kharwa was attacked with sticks and a metal pipe by the three persons, he said.

Kharwa, who sustained serious injuries in the assault, died on the spot, the official said.

A case of murder has been registered against the trio.

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PTI