On Wednesday, a 35-year-old man was killed when he tried to settle out dispute between a couple in Bhiwandi.The accused has been identified as Imran Rasul Sayyed, 34, a resident of Shama nagar in Bhiwandi.
While the deceased has been identified as Nadeem Anis Momin, 35, who runs a mobile shop, said Bhoiwada police. Momin, a resident of Chavhan colony in Shama Nagar, was member of the ruling Nationalist Congress Party.
Kalyan Karpe, senior police inspector Bhoiwada police station said, "on Tuesday night, Imran recorded a video in which he warned his wife to kill him (Nadeem) and sent the video to her. Imran along with his friend hatched a plan to kill him."
"The incident took place when Nadeem was at hotel near Ajanta compound in Dhamankar naka. Imran went to the hotel and got into an argument with Nadeem.
Later, he stabbed Nadeem with chopper. After stabbing, Imran tried to flee from the spot but was caught by locals, who beat him up. Imran's friend escaped from the spot," Karpe said.
Imran is being treated at a civil hospital in Thane.After the incident, Nadeem was rushed to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital where he was declared dead. While Imran is being treated at a civil hospital in Thane. Police have booked Imran under section 302, 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
