Mumbai: In the recent Mumbai local train murder case, the Borivali Court remanded the accused, Roshan Ramesh Suvarna (30), to police custody until June 30.
The Borivali Railway Police had sought seven days of custody; however, the court granted five days. The police argued that the accused attacked the victim with the intention to murder.
Meanwhile, the accused's lawyer, Surendra Landge, argued that the passengers had first assaulted the accused, after which he pulled out a knife.
The accused, identified as 30-year-old Roshan Suvarna, in the fatal stabbing aboard a Churchgate–Nalasopara fast local train, was arrested from Panvel, police said on Wednesday.
Accused's movements after incident
According to police, Suvarna worked at a cargo handling company near the airport alongside his father and brother. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the crime and detailed his movements after the incident in an attempt to escape.
Police further stated that Suvarna had consumed an entire bottle of rum after work on Tuesday evening before beginning his journey home. Due to heavy rainfall, he initially considered taking a cab from Andheri East but later opted to travel by local train to avoid traffic congestion. He boarded the first-class compartment of a Churchgate–Nalasopara fast train from Andheri station.
Argument turns fatal
The heated argument reportedly broke out between Suvarna and Mayank Lohar over whether the train door should be closed amid the rain between Andheri and Borivali stations.
During the altercation, Suvarna allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Lohar in the stomach before fleeing at Borivali station.
Escape and arrest
According to police, Suvarna escaped through Platform No. 6 at Borivali station amid the crowd and travelled to Mira Road by autorickshaw. After reaching home, he allegedly bathed, packed his clothes and began preparations to flee the city.
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