Nephew of Deceased Gangster Arrested for Revenge Killing in Mumbai
27 years after encounter death of gangster, nephew kills 'informant'; arrested
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In a shocking act of revenge, Sadiq Jawar, the nephew of deceased gangster Sadiq Kalia, has been arrested for the murder of 78-year-old Iqbal Ibrahim Selia in South Mumbai. The killing, motivated by a belief that Selia informed police about Kalia's death in a 1996 encounter, occurred on April 20, 2023.
- 01Sadiq Jawar, nephew of gangster Sadiq Kalia, is arrested for murder.
- 02The victim, Iqbal Ibrahim Selia, was suspected of being a police informant.
- 03The murder took place in Nagpada, South Mumbai.
- 04Jawar and his associate used a chopper to kill Selia.
- 05The crime is linked to events from nearly three decades ago.
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In a chilling case of revenge, Sadiq Jawar, aged 29, nephew of the late gangster Sadiq Kalia, was arrested for the murder of Iqbal Ibrahim Selia, a 78-year-old man suspected of being a police informant. The incident occurred on April 20, 2023, in the Nagpada area of South Mumbai. Jawar believed that Selia had tipped off the police, leading to Kalia's death in a police encounter nearly 27 years ago. Alongside his associate Naushad Mithani, Jawar allegedly entered Selia's home while his family was away and brutally attacked him with a chopper. Following the crime, police registered a case at the Nagpada police station and initiated an investigation. The accused were later traced to Nagpur and apprehended, where they confessed to the murder during questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
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This incident highlights ongoing gang rivalries and the impact of past crimes on current violence in Mumbai.
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