Constable’s Special Son Helps Police Crack Murder Case Using Sign Language

A constable's speech and hearing impaired son, Gaurav, helped Mumbai police solve a murder case by communicating with the accused, who shared the same disabilities. His efforts led to the arrest of three persons, including the deceased's wife. The case began with the discovery of a body at Dadar railway station.

A constable's speech and hearing impaired son has played a pivotal role in assisting Mumbai police to crack a murder case by communicating with the accused, who also has similar disabilities, an official revealed on Thursday.

The investigation started when the body of a 30-year-old man, later identified as Arshad Ali Sadique Ali Shaikh, was discovered in a trolley bag at Dadar railway station on August 5, officials reported.

The Dadar railway police faced a significant challenge as the accused, Jay Chawda, was also speech and hearing impaired, making it difficult to extract vital information about the crime. In a bid to overcome this hurdle, the police sought the assistance of Gaurav, the son of constable Rajesh Satpute, both of whom are alumni of Sadhna Vidyalaya, a school for the speech and hearing impaired.

(With inputs from agencies.)