Abdul Sattar Suleman Mithaiwala, Owner of Iconic Suleman Usman Bakery, Passes Away
Owner of Suleman Bakery, synonymous with post-Babri riots and sweet treats, dies
Hindustan Times
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Abdul Sattar Suleman Mithaiwala, the 79-year-old owner of Suleman Usman Bakery in Mumbai, known for its sweets and its connection to the 1993 post-Babri riots, passed away. His bakery became a local landmark, but it was also the site of a tragic police raid that left eight people dead, a case that remains unresolved.
- 01Abdul Sattar Suleman Mithaiwala, known as Sattar Bhai, passed away at 79.
- 02Suleman Usman Bakery, established in 1936, was a popular sweet shop in Mumbai.
- 03The bakery was linked to the 1993 riots, where a police raid resulted in eight deaths.
- 04Sattar Bhai was a key witness in the ongoing trial related to the raid.
- 05He expressed skepticism about justice being served in the case against the accused policemen.
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Abdul Sattar Suleman Mithaiwala, affectionately known as Sattar Bhai, passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai. He was the owner of Suleman Usman Bakery, a beloved sweet shop on Mohammed Ali Road, which has been a local favorite since its establishment in 1936. The bakery is not only famous for its sweets but is also remembered for its tragic association with the 1993 post-Babri Masjid demolition riots, during which a police raid resulted in the deaths of eight unarmed Muslims. Sattar Bhai was a significant witness in the ongoing trial related to this incident, having testified despite being declared hostile due to memory issues. He had previously expressed his frustration over the lack of justice for his employees, questioning how one could expect fair treatment when the law enforcement officers were the accused. His passing comes just a day before a scheduled hearing in the long-standing trial, highlighting the enduring impact of this tragic event on his life and community.
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The death of Sattar Bhai marks the end of an era for the Suleman Usman Bakery, a significant cultural landmark in Mumbai. His passing may reignite discussions about justice for the victims of the 1993 riots.
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