Mumbai Businessman Brutally Murdered in Kandivali Office: A Shocking Robbery Gone Fatal

Mumbai's bustling commercial heart was pierced by a wave of shock and grief following the brutal murder of 65-year-old businessman Rakesh Jhaveri. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday afternoon, saw Jhaveri fatally stabbed in his own office in the Akurli Road area of Kandivali (East), in what investigators believe was a robbery that escalated into a heinous act of violence.

The tragic discovery was made by Jhaveri's wife, who, concerned after his usual routine was disrupted, arrived at his office, Rakesh Enterprise, around 4 PM.

She found her husband lying unresponsive on the office floor, bleeding profusely from multiple stab wounds. The scene immediately suggested foul play, and emergency services were alerted. Jhaveri was rushed to Shatabdi Hospital, but doctors, tragically, declared him dead upon arrival.

Preliminary investigations by the Kandivali Police, who have registered a case under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code, strongly point towards a robbery attempt.

According to reports, two unidentified men are suspected to have entered Jhaveri’s office around 2:30 PM. A struggle appears to have ensued, as Jhaveri's bag was found with a torn strap, and the office premises showed signs of being ransacked. The fact that no cash or valuables were found on the victim further corroborates the robbery theory.

Authorities, including the Mumbai Crime Branch, have swiftly launched a massive manhunt for the perpetrators.

Multiple teams are meticulously scanning CCTV footage from the vicinity of Akurli Road, hoping to identify the assailants and trace their movements. The police are also questioning employees from neighboring establishments and local residents for any potential leads or eyewitness accounts that could shed light on the brutal attack.

Rakesh Jhaveri, who resided with his wife and son, was a well-known figure in the local business community.

His sudden and violent demise has left his family, friends, and colleagues devastated, grappling with the senselessness of the crime. As the investigation intensifies, the city holds its breath, awaiting justice for a life cut short by a brazen act of criminality.