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Vikhroli House Where Double Murder Occurred Gutted In Fire

Fire guts Vikhroli house, police book unknown person for arson. Double murder occurred there days earlier.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 12 August 2026 at 12:51 am
Vikhroli House Where Double Murder Occurred Gutted In Fire

A house in Rahul Nagar, Parksite, Vikhroli (West), where a father and his 14-year-old son were allegedly murdered in a family dispute, was gutted in a fire on August 10.

The fire occurred just days after the double murder, which took place on August 6.

According to the police, a family dispute over allegedly playing obscene songs loudly on a mobile phone escalated into a knife attack, resulting in the deaths of Sunil Vishwakarma, 40, and his son Shlok, 14.

Sunil's wife Anju and younger son were seriously injured and are undergoing treatment.

The police later arrested Surendra alias Sonu, his wife Preeti, and their younger brother Suraj in connection with the murder case and sealed the house.

However, on August 10, the premises caught fire and were completely gutted.

Neighbours reported seeing smoke from around 2 am, and the house was engulfed in flames by about 5 am.

Vijaylakshmi Vishwakarma, 63, the mother of the deceased Sunil and owner of the house, alleged that an unidentified person deliberately threw burning embers inside the house, causing the fire.

The Parksite police have registered an FIR against an unknown person for allegedly setting the premises ablaze.

The case was registered under Section 326(g) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the police have launched further investigation.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of the area.

The police are investigating the cause of the fire and are working to identify the person responsible.

The family dispute that led to the double murder is also being investigated.

The incident has shocked the local community, and residents are demanding increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The police are urging anyone with information about the fire or the double murder to come forward and assist with the investigation.

The Vikhroli area has seen a rise in crime in recent months, and residents are calling for increased police presence and security measures.

The local authorities are working to address the concerns of the residents and to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

The investigation into the double murder and the fire is ongoing, and the police are working to bring those responsible to justice.

The incident highlights the need for increased awareness and education about conflict resolution and the importance of seeking help in times of crisis.

It also underscores the need for community engagement and support to prevent such incidents from occurring.

The local community is coming together to support the family of the victims and to demand justice for the double murder and the arson.

In conclusion, the fire that gutted the house in Vikhroli where a double murder occurred is a tragic incident that has shocked the local community.

The police are investigating the cause of the fire and are working to identify the person responsible.

The incident highlights the need for increased awareness and education about conflict resolution and the importance of seeking help in times of crisis.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the house in Vikhroli?

The house was gutted in a fire on August 10.

What led to the double murder in the house?

A family dispute over allegedly playing obscene songs loudly on a mobile phone escalated into a knife attack.

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