MUMBAI: Days after a jeweller was shot to death at his shop in broad daylight in the
Dahisar
area of Mumbai, the police have got their hands on the prime accused in the case.
The Dahisar police in an official statement informed that the accused has been identified as one Bunty Patidar. He has been arrested from the neighbouring state of
Madhya Pradesh
along with one of his associates.
So far, seven persons have been arrested in the murder case.
Five persons, including three shooters from MP, were nabbed on July 1.
On July 30, three armed robbers opened fire in a jewellery shop, killing the owner on the spot and fleeing with gold ornaments.
The deceased was identified as Shailendra Pandey (37). A personal feud is said to be the reason behind the heist.
Police had arrested the five accused within 12 hours of the robbery and murder. Besides, they have also recovered 300 grams of gold jewellery stolen from the shop.