Gruesome Discovery in Thane: Vendor's Death Stuns Community

A 20-year-old vegetable vendor was found dead with his throat slit in a public toilet in Maharashtra's Thane district. Authorities have registered a murder case against an unknown assailant. The discovery has raised concerns over frequent disputes among locals regarding the use of the toilet facility.

In a shocking incident, the body of a 20-year-old vegetable vendor was discovered with his throat slit in a public toilet within a housing complex in Thane district, Maharashtra, police reported on Sunday.

Authorities have filed a murder case against an unidentified individual, and investigations are underway, according to an official from the Naya Nagar police station. The distressing discovery was made following a tip-off on Saturday night.

Locals have expressed concern over recurring conflicts among residents over access to the toilet facilities. The deceased's body has been sent for postmortem, and a case has been lodged under section 103 (1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

(With inputs from agencies.)