Charkop Firing Case: Five Accused Arrested in Attack on Real Estate Agent Freddy D’Lima
In a significant development in the Charkop firing case, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested four more accused, bringing the total number of accused to five. The motive behind the attack on real estate agent and social worker Freddy D’Lima is being investigated.
Charkop FiringFreddy DlimaReal Estate AgentProperty DisputeMumbai Crime BranchReal Estate PuneNov 22, 2025
The arrested men have been identified as Rajesh Chauhan (42), a resident of Kandivali; Subhash Mohite (44), a resident of Virar; Mangesh Choudhary (40), a resident of Pune; and Krishna Singh (25), a resident of Thane. These arrests were made by Unit 11, under the leadership of Unit 6’s Police Inspector Bharat Ghone, following the directive of Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Thakur. All four were traced and detained from Kolhapur before being brought to Mumbai for interrogation.
With these latest arrests, the total number of accused in the case has now reached five. On Thursday, Charkop Police had already arrested 35-year-old Munna Sheikh, alias Guddu, a bar and restaurant manager, for his alleged involvement in planning the attack. During the investigation, police found that Guddu had a financial dispute with D’Lima, which may have led to the attack.
An officer revealed that both Guddu and D’Lima live in the same housing society but were involved in redevelopment deals with different builders. The project was reportedly valued at around ₹4 crore, which may have caused prolonged tension between the two. This property dispute is suspected to have driven Guddu to plan the firing attack, although the police have not officially confirmed this motive.
Guddu has been remanded to police custody until November 27, and the Charkop Police continue to probe the case. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more evidence to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the attack on Freddy D’Lima.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Freddy D’Lima?
Freddy D’Lima is a 42-year-old real estate agent and social worker who was targeted in the Charkop firing case.
How many accused have been arrested so far in the Charkop firing case?
Five accused have been arrested so far in the Charkop firing case.
What is the possible motive behind the attack on Freddy D’Lima?
The possible motive behind the attack is a financial dispute over a redevelopment deal valued at around ₹4 crore.
Who is Munna Sheikh, alias Guddu?
Munna Sheikh, alias Guddu, is a 35-year-old bar and restaurant manager who is suspected of planning the attack on Freddy D’Lima.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, and Guddu has been remanded to police custody until November 27. The Charkop Police are continuing to probe the case.
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