Mumbai:
The investigation into the chilling broad-daylight shooting of Kandivali-based real-estate agent Freddy D’Lima has gained major momentum after CCTV footage surfaced, clearly capturing the exact moments leading up to the attack. The Charkop Police have arrested 34-year-old Munna Mayuddin Shaikh, believed to be the mastermind who coordinated the hit, while three armed assailants remain on the run.
CCTV Footage Reveals the Attack Second-by-Second
The CCTV clip, now the most crucial piece of evidence in the case, shows Freddy D’Lima stepping out of a gate with a friend and walking toward a parked car.
Within seconds, a man—identified as one of the shooters—moves swiftly toward Freddy and fires two shots from extremely close range.
The attacker immediately bolted, while his two accomplices waited on a motorcycle a short distance away. Police said the trio had been circling the area for several minutes, tracking Freddy’s movements and waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Investigators are now using CCTV footage from surrounding lanes to trace the killers’ escape route in Charkop and Kandivali West.
How the Attack Unfolded
The firing took place around 2 pm on Wednesday, near Father Susai School in Charkop Sector 3. Freddy, 42, had just stepped out of a friend’s shop and was heading toward his car when the triple-seat motorcycle approached.
The shooter, wearing a helmet to hide his identity, fired twice before the bike accelerated away at high speed.
Local residents immediately rushed Freddy to Oscar Hospital, where doctors performed emergency surgery and removed both bullets. As of now, he remains unconscious and under intensive care.
Mastermind Arrested – Motive Still a Mystery
Police say the arrested accused, Munna Shaikh, is the key conspirator who coordinated the operation. However, officers admit the motive remains unclear.
The three shooters have not yet been identified.
“Shaikh’s interrogation will help us trace the attackers and determine why Freddy D’Lima was targeted,” an investigating officer said.
Senior officials, including DCP Zone XI Sandeep Jadhav, visited the crime scene and reviewed the investigation progress
The weapon used—suspected to be a country-made revolver—has not yet been recovered.
Full-Scale Manhunt Launched
Multiple police teams are verifying:
Authorities say they are confident the attackers will be traced soon.
The case continues to unfold, and UnderCover Editor News will bring every major update.
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