Businessman, Key Witness In A Criminal Case, Shot Dead Near Mumbai

Ansari was a witness in a criminal case and had been receiving threats for a few days. He had reportedly filed a complaint with the police regarding the threats.

An unidentified man entered the shopping centre around 10 pm and shot Ansari in the head.

Source : ABPLIVE AI

A 35-year-old businessman who was a key witness in a criminal case was shot dead on Mira Road near Mumbai. Mohammad Tabrez Ansari, also known as Shams Tabrez Ansari alias Sonu, was gunned down at the Shanti Shopping Centre.

An unidentified man entered the shopping centre around 10 pm, shot Ansari in the head and fled the spot, a Mid-Day report said. 

Ansari was a witness in a criminal case and had been receiving threats for a few days. He had reportedly filed a complaint with the police regarding the threats. Police cordoned off the area and began collecting evidence to identify the attacker.

Man Tries To Set Sister On Fire

A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to set his 17-year-old sister on fire suspecting her of having an affair in Navi Mumbai, an official said on Saturday. The incident occurred in the APMC area.

The accused suspected his sister of having an affair with a man. He allegedly called her to spot, doused her in petrol, placed a knife on her neck and threatened to set her on fire with a cigarette lighter, he said.

The official said the girl managed to free herself and approached the police with a complaint.

A case was registered under section 109 (attempt murder) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, and the accused was arrested, he said.