Vishal Gawali who was found dead inside Taloja prison cell on April 13, was facing trial in connection with the rape and murder of 13-year-old from Kolsewadi in Kalyan. Here is the brief timeline of the case.

December 23, 2024

A 13-year-old girl goes missing from Kalyan East went missing while she had gone out to buy food items. Police and family commence search operations.

December 24, 2024

The victim’s mortal remains were found near Bapgaon in Bhiwandi. Post mortem reveals the minor was brutally raped before being murdered.

December 25, 2024

35-year-old Vishal Gawli, a habitual offender, arrested in connection with the brutal rape and murder of the minor. Gawali’s wife, Sakshi, also arrested in connection with the crime.

December 26, 2024

A Special POCSO Court in Kalyan remands the duo to police custody till January 2, 2025.

February 21, 2025

Kolsewadi police submit a 948-page chargesheet against Vishal and Sakshi Gawali before a sessions court in Kalyan. The case later referred to a fast-track court. Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam has been appointed as the special public prosecutor in the case.

April 13, 2025

Vishal Gawali found dead inside Taloja prison cell which police claim to be a case of death by suicide.