Mumbai: Man arrested for murder in Govandi

Mumbai: Man arrested for murder in Govandi

Staff ReporterUpdated: Friday, October 08, 2021, 12:46 AM IST
article-image

The Shivaji Nagar police in Govandi have arrested a 30-year-old man and are in search of another man for allegedly killing a 33-year-old on Tuesday night.

The police said the deceased is identified as Mohammed Halim Irshad Ahmed Khan alias Pappu, 33, a resident of Baiganwadi in Govandi. The accused is identified as Gulzar Gafoor Ansari, 30.

The police said that on October 5 night Khan took a cold drink from Ansari's brother's shop and didn't give cash. "So after a heated argument, Ansari and his brother assaulted him. The Ansari brothers gave him first aid and settled the issue. But Khan again came to their shop and started demanding cash for medical purposes."

"However, after an oral dispute Ansari and another accused assaulted him. He was later stabbed with a sharp weapon. The incident took place at 11:40 pm near Saibaba mandir, Baiganwadi auto-rickshaw stand, Govandi," said a police officer.

The Shivaji Nagar police have registered a case under sections 302, 323, 504 and 34 of the Indian penal code and relevant sections of the Maharashtra police act.

The police said Khan is a known criminal from the area and had around 13 serious cases against him of assault.

Kishore Gayke, senior police inspector, Shivaji Nagar police station confirm a murder case had been registered against two people and said, "We have arrested one person and are in search of the other who is absconding," added Gayke.

RECENT STORIES

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 6 Seats Of NCP In Mahayuti Alliance Come With 'Terms &...

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 6 Seats Of NCP In Mahayuti Alliance Come With 'Terms &...

Mumbai News: MSRDC Announces Toll Hike On Bandra-Worli Sea Link From April 1; Check New Rates Here

Mumbai News: MSRDC Announces Toll Hike On Bandra-Worli Sea Link From April 1; Check New Rates Here

Attention Mumbaikars! Fares Of Shared Cabs To Pune, Nashik & Shirdi Hiked; Check Details Here

Attention Mumbaikars! Fares Of Shared Cabs To Pune, Nashik & Shirdi Hiked; Check Details Here

Mumbai: Sena UBT Lok Sabha Candidate Amol Kirtikar Receives 2nd ED Summon In Khichdi Scam Case;...

Mumbai: Sena UBT Lok Sabha Candidate Amol Kirtikar Receives 2nd ED Summon In Khichdi Scam Case;...

Mumbai: Drugs Sent In Foreign Post; 1 Arrested

Mumbai: Drugs Sent In Foreign Post; 1 Arrested