The deceased was identified as Brandon Gonsalves, a resident of suburban Goregoan, the official said.
"The body was found in a field opposite Unit one of the Aarey Colony this afternoon," a senior police official said.
He had gone missing since December 19 and a complaint in this regard had been filed at Dindoshi police station.
The reason behind his alleged murder was not yet known, the official said adding that further probe into the matter was underway.
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