The Navi Mumbai police team, which was investigating the case of the serial molester, had come across a striking pattern in his modus operandi. He would mainly operate on Thursdays and at intervals of one-and-a-half to two months. The accused was wanted in at least 16 cases of rape and molestation of minors since 2016.

The accused was on the radar of the Navi Mumbai and Nalasopara police for cases registered in their jurisdiction. Here is the pattern that the team discovered: