Maharashtra: Businessman Feroz Yusuf Lakdawala Alleges Nephew Trespassed Into Mahabaleshwar Bungalow, Assaulted Caretaker

Mumbai: The Mahabaleshwar police have booked Azan Anis Jethwa, nephew of businessman Feroz Yusuf Lakdawala, 48, for allegedly trespassing into Lakdawala’s Mahabaleshwar bungalow and assaulting the caretaker.

About The Case

Lakdawala, owner of Empire Audio Center Pvt Ltd and several cinema halls and film studios in Mumbai, alleged that Jethwa, his sister Reshma Bilal Sheikh’s son, forcibly entered his property ‘Meghan’ on July 23. Spread across one acre in Belmont Society, the bungalow has been under the care of Sher Bahadur Kikatari for over 23 years.

According to the FIR, Lakdawala was at his Bandra residence on July 23 when he received a call from his 23-year-old son around 9pm, informing him that Jethwa had broken into the bungalow. When Sher Bahadur confronted Jethwa, the latter reportedly claimed the property belonged to his mother and then allegedly assaulted the caretaker, issued death threats and vandalised the interior—smashing a cupboard and scattering belongings.

Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Lakdawala said, “Jethwa damaged several household items, broke open my cupboard where I kept watches, clothes, speakers and other valuables. He left the place in shambles. I want strict action taken and intend to teach him a lesson.” Efforts to contact Jethwa were unsuccessful.