Human skeleton found in jungle, murder suspected

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.