MUMBAI: Brothers and a friend were arrested for the murder of their sister's boyfriend and disposing of the body in a river. The incident occurred last Friday in Kalyan, Maharashtra. Israr Sheikh from Kalyan along with his brother Shoheb and their close friend Hemant Bichwade committed the homicide. The victim, Shehbaz Sheikh (25) lost his life.

When the young man failed to return home, his father filed a complaint with the police. The father informed the authorities that his son had been living together with a woman and her family had objected the relationship. Subsequent investigations revealed that the suspects took the life of the young man by striking him on the head with a hammer.

Shehbaz Sheikh was married and had twins from his relationship with the sister of the accused. On Friday evening, he departed with one child to visit his parents' house, which led to an argument with the young woman. Following this, the accused physically assaulted him and reclaimed the child returning the child to their sister. They transported Shehbaz in an autorickshaw after that.

The police stated that the ongoing conflicts between Shehbaz and their sister had caused discomfort to the brothers, ultimately culminating in this tragic incident. Investigators confirmed that the accused individuals have admitted to the crime.