Murder Case Registered After Woman's Body Found Near Navi Mumbai Lake

A 19-year-old woman named Bhavika More was found dead near a lake in Navi Mumbai. Police suspect strangulation, but the FIR does not confirm this. A murder case has been registered based on a relative's complaint, but no arrests have been made yet. The investigation is ongoing.

A murder case has been registered following the discovery of a 19-year-old woman's body near a lake in Navi Mumbai, police disclosed on Thursday.

Identified as Bhavika More, the deceased was found by a nullah near Flamingo Lake behind DPS school around 4:30 pm on Wednesday, according to an official from NRI police station. Initial reports suggested the involvement of a male friend captured on CCTV footage, but the FIR filed does not corroborate these details.

Based on a complaint from More's relative, the FIR was registered against an unidentified individual under section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita past Wednesday midnight. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is continuing.

(With inputs from agencies.)