<p>A BJP worker, who was a former personal assistant (PA) of a high-profile Maharashtra minister, and a suspended police constable were arrested in connection with the mysterious murder of Rajeshwar Udani, billionaire diamond merchant and an art-collector.</p>.<p>Popular television actor and dancer, Devoleena Bhattacharya was also questioned by police for having links with the businessman, who was missing for over 10 days and now found dead.</p>.<p>Devoleena, known for her work in <em>Saath Nibhaana Saathiya </em>as 'Gopi Bahu', was grilled for several hours on Saturday evening.</p>.<p>She is one of the highest paid soaps actor.</p>.<p>The police have arrested Sachin Pawar, a former PA of Housing Minister Prakash Mehta.</p>.<p>Devoleena and Sachin were taken into custody for interrogation after they landed here from Guwahati.</p>.<p>The suspended constable was identified as Deepak Pawar, who was already in custody for a different case since November 7.</p>.<p>"So far we have arrested two persons Sachin Pawar and Deepak Pawar... Further investigation is in progress," a police official said.</p>.<p>Asked about the reason, he said: "As of now one of the reasons is financial dispute. Another could be that the victim had wrong intentions towards a lady friend of the suspect."</p>.<p>When pointed out that a TV actor has been questioned, the official said: "We have interrogated several persons."</p>.<p>Mehta, however, said he had no association with the prime suspect, Sachin.</p>.<p>"He (Sachin) worked as an assistant from 2004-09. In 2009 corporation elections, he contested as an Independent. The BJP had suspended him from the party. Since then I have no relations with him in any way," he said.</p>.<p>In 2017, Pawar returned to the BJP and his wife was given ticket for municipal polls.</p>.<p>"It is wrong to link me with Pawar. The Mumbai police is an efficient organisation and they would deal with the case sternly," Mehta added.</p>.<p>Nearly 10 days ago, the 57-year-old diamond trader, a resident of Mahalaxmi apartment in Ghatkopar West was reported missing. </p>.<p>Udani's son Ronak had lodged a formal comlaint with the police.</p>.<p>On Friday evening, highly decomposed body of Udani was found near Dehrang dam close to Dudhane village in Panvel in the adjoining Raigad district.</p>.<p>The Pantnagar police identified the body with the help of family members. The body was identified based on clothes and footwear of the deceased.</p>.<p>There were no external injury marks on the body.</p>.<p>The post-mortem was conducted at the government-run Sir JJ Hospital and the report is awaited.</p>.<p>Udani was last seen after he left his Vikhroli office on November 28.</p>.<p>His cellphone was active for some time but later went blank.</p>.<p>On November 29, a missing complaint was filed but on December 4, it was converted into an FIR of kidnapping.</p>.<p>His last location was traced to Rabale. His call data records have revealed that he was in touch with several women including bar girls.</p>.<p>Apart from diamond trade, the Udanis also deal in antiques.</p>.<p>Preliminary investigations have revealed that Pawar had introduced Devoleena to the businessman.</p>
<p>A BJP worker, who was a former personal assistant (PA) of a high-profile Maharashtra minister, and a suspended police constable were arrested in connection with the mysterious murder of Rajeshwar Udani, billionaire diamond merchant and an art-collector.</p>.<p>Popular television actor and dancer, Devoleena Bhattacharya was also questioned by police for having links with the businessman, who was missing for over 10 days and now found dead.</p>.<p>Devoleena, known for her work in <em>Saath Nibhaana Saathiya </em>as 'Gopi Bahu', was grilled for several hours on Saturday evening.</p>.<p>She is one of the highest paid soaps actor.</p>.<p>The police have arrested Sachin Pawar, a former PA of Housing Minister Prakash Mehta.</p>.<p>Devoleena and Sachin were taken into custody for interrogation after they landed here from Guwahati.</p>.<p>The suspended constable was identified as Deepak Pawar, who was already in custody for a different case since November 7.</p>.<p>"So far we have arrested two persons Sachin Pawar and Deepak Pawar... Further investigation is in progress," a police official said.</p>.<p>Asked about the reason, he said: "As of now one of the reasons is financial dispute. Another could be that the victim had wrong intentions towards a lady friend of the suspect."</p>.<p>When pointed out that a TV actor has been questioned, the official said: "We have interrogated several persons."</p>.<p>Mehta, however, said he had no association with the prime suspect, Sachin.</p>.<p>"He (Sachin) worked as an assistant from 2004-09. In 2009 corporation elections, he contested as an Independent. The BJP had suspended him from the party. Since then I have no relations with him in any way," he said.</p>.<p>In 2017, Pawar returned to the BJP and his wife was given ticket for municipal polls.</p>.<p>"It is wrong to link me with Pawar. The Mumbai police is an efficient organisation and they would deal with the case sternly," Mehta added.</p>.<p>Nearly 10 days ago, the 57-year-old diamond trader, a resident of Mahalaxmi apartment in Ghatkopar West was reported missing. </p>.<p>Udani's son Ronak had lodged a formal comlaint with the police.</p>.<p>On Friday evening, highly decomposed body of Udani was found near Dehrang dam close to Dudhane village in Panvel in the adjoining Raigad district.</p>.<p>The Pantnagar police identified the body with the help of family members. The body was identified based on clothes and footwear of the deceased.</p>.<p>There were no external injury marks on the body.</p>.<p>The post-mortem was conducted at the government-run Sir JJ Hospital and the report is awaited.</p>.<p>Udani was last seen after he left his Vikhroli office on November 28.</p>.<p>His cellphone was active for some time but later went blank.</p>.<p>On November 29, a missing complaint was filed but on December 4, it was converted into an FIR of kidnapping.</p>.<p>His last location was traced to Rabale. His call data records have revealed that he was in touch with several women including bar girls.</p>.<p>Apart from diamond trade, the Udanis also deal in antiques.</p>.<p>Preliminary investigations have revealed that Pawar had introduced Devoleena to the businessman.</p>