Overview
- The victim was identified as Ramesh Hajaji Chaudhary, 39, a labourer from Banaskantha district in Gujarat.
- Investigators named co-worker Suraj Sanjay Mandal, 22, as the accused in the assault inside Sentek Coated Steels’ first-floor office on Khetwadi 7th Lane.
- Police accounts state the attack involved a wooden stool and a fire extinguisher, with evidence of strangulation.
- Reports conflict on Mandal’s custody status, with some stating he was arrested while others report he fled and is being traced.
- Both men lived at the premises, the incident occurred around 1:00 to 1:30 am, and officers are recording statements and conducting technical analysis.