Skeletal remains have been found in a jungle in Bhiwandi tehsil of the district.
An identity card found with the remains belonged to Bharat Kamble (49), a hospital employee.
The remains were found at Shelarpada village yesterday, said inspector Vijay Chowgule of Bhiwandi taluka police station.
Kamble's wife had lodged a complaint with Shantinagar police station that her husband was missing since January 20, 2018.
The bones and skull have been sent for forensic examination, the police officer said.
A case of murder has been registered at Bhiwandi taluka police station following the discovery of the remains.
Further probe is on.
(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU