Skeletal remains have been found in a jungle in Bhiwandi tehsil of the district.
An identity card found with the remains belonged to Bharat Kamble (49), a hospital employee.
The remains were found at Shelarpada village yesterday, said inspector Vijay Chowgule of Bhiwandi taluka police station.
Kamble's wife had lodged a complaint with Shantinagar police station that her husband was missing since January 20, 2018.
The bones and skull have been sent for forensic examination, the police officer said.
A case of murder has been registered at Bhiwandi taluka police station following the discovery of the remains.
Further probe is on.
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