Man murdered over rickshaw fare of Rs 25 by co-passenger in Mumbai

TNN / Updated: Aug 13, 2024, 11:31 IST

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A minor dispute over a Rs 25 auto-rickshaw fare escalated into a fatal confrontation, leading to the death of 24-year-old garment factory worker Muslim Chakkan Ali. The altercation occurred near Palace Residency Bar on LBS Road, Kurla. Saif Zahid Ali, involved in the scuffle and caught on CCTV, was apprehended while attempting to flee. Charges are being upgraded to murder.

Man murdered over rickshaw fare of Rs 25 by co-passenger in Mumbai

A minor argument over a Rs 25 auto-rickshaw fare escalated into a fatal fight, resulting in the death of 24-year-old Muslim Chakkan Ali.

MUMBAI: A minor disagreement over a Rs 25 auto-rickshaw fare led to a confrontation, resulting in the death of 24-year-old man, Muslim Chakkan Ali, a garment factory worker.
The incident occurred around 1:30am near Palace Residency Bar on LBS Road, Kurla. According to the police, the altercation began when the deceased asked his co-passenger, Saif Zahid Ali, to pay the fare.Saif refused, insisting that Muslim should cover the cost.
The dispute quickly escalated into a physical fight, during which the deceased sustained a fatal injury to his forehead. “CCTV footage from the scene confirmed the scuffle between the two men,” said Datta Nalawade, DCP, Crime Branch. Saif Zahid Ali, who attempted to flee to Uttar Pradesh after the incident, was apprehended at Kalyan Railway Station. Initially, an Accidental Death Report was registered at Kurla Police Station, but authorities are now expected to upgrade the charges to murder.

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