Mumbai: Vishal Gawli Accused of Raping and Killing Minor Girl Dies by Suicide in Navi Mumbai's Taloja Central Jail

Vishal Gawli, the prime accused in the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl in Kalyan, committed suicide by hanging himself in Taloja Central Jail, Navi Mumbai. The incident occurred while Gawli was awaiting trial for his crimes, which included multiple sexual assaults on minors. His body was sent to JJ Hospital for post-mortem, and police confirmed the death, stating that investigations are ongoing. Gawli had been arrested for the brutal crime in December 2024, and further investigations revealed his history of preying on multiple victims, both girls and boys. Kalyan Horror: Man Allegedly Kidnaps and Sexually Assaults 2-Year-Old Girl Near Titwala After Luring Her With Chocolates and Sweets, Arrested.

Rape-Murder Accused Vishal Gawli Dies by Suicide in Jail

Vishal Gawli, the prime accused in the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a minor girl in Kalyan, reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself in Taloja Central Jail, Navi Mumbai. His body was sent to JJ Hospital in Mumbai for a post-mortem examination. The Kharghar police have… pic.twitter.com/xXTdfuuPcv

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