India, April 13 -- Vishal Gawli, the prime accused in the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a minor girl in Maharashtra's Kalyan, reportedly died by suicide by hanging himself in Taloja Central Jail, Navi Mumbai. His body was sent to JJ Hospital in Mumbai for a post-mortem examination. The Kharghar police have confirmed the incident, and further investigations are underway.

Vishal Gawli went to the toilet and allegedly used a towel to hang himself. The prison authorities later found the body, an official from Kharghar police station said.

The local police were immediately informed and a panchnama (spot inspection) was conducted.

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