Vitthalwadi police officials said the assailants were unknown, but CCTV captured a lone figure firing two rounds, causing an immediate scramble among commuters.
Ulhasnagar, a suburb 25 km south of Mumbai, hosts one of the city’s busiest rail hubs, making the incident all the more alarming for daily travelers.
A special investigation squad has been deployed to examine the scene, according to Amzad Khan, a senior officer on the case.
Gajwani’s body was transported to Central Hospital for a post‑mortem, officials confirmed, with forensic teams on standby to determine cause of death.
Investigators say motive remains unclear; they are probing both personal grievances and possible gang involvement.
The shooting sparked panic among commuters, many of whom fled the platform after the gunfire, leaving the station in a state of urgent chaos.