Fugitive's Past Catches Up: Crime Solved 14 Years Later

A man was apprehended 14 years after allegedly murdering his partner and hiding the body in Ahmedabad. The suspect, Ramesh Desai, continued his life in Rajasthan and Mumbai using a false identity. Police investigation led to his capture, revealing a history of deceit and same-sex relationship with the victim, Manish Sahay.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ahmedabad | Updated: 26-10-2024 16:42 IST | Created: 26-10-2024 16:01 IST
Fugitive's Past Catches Up: Crime Solved 14 Years Later
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In a dramatic turn of events, police have arrested a man 14 years after he allegedly murdered his same-sex partner and hid the body in Ahmedabad, according to authorities on Saturday.

Ramesh Desai, the accused, fled on Manish Sahay's moped and spent years under a false identity, working in regions like Rajasthan and Mumbai. The crime came to light after police re-investigated the case using newly gathered leads.

The investigation revealed that Desai killed Sahay following a confrontation, concealing the corpse in their rented home. Desai eventually confessed, unearthing a long-hidden tale of violence and deception.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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