Activist murdered in Malwani

A 40-year-old activist from Malwani,known for his crusade against drug peddlers and addicts in the area,was killed allegedly by a family of five Tuesday. The police suspect the murder was the result of a dispute over ownership of a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) flat in the area. Police said Ismail Memon was chatting with his friend outside his residence in Malwani,when suspect Rustum Shaikh attacked him with a chopper. Shaikh’s mother Yasmin alias Masoom later joined him and beat up Ismail. Rustum then allegedly stabbed him. A few minutes later,Rustum’s younger brother Ammu called his siblings,who are minors. The men then allegedly assaulted Ismail,killing him.

Malwani police have booked Shaikh and his family members for murder. “A manhunt has been launched to nab the culprits,” said Abdul Rauf Shaikh,senior inspector.