Mumbai crime: 39-year-old man attacked with sickle in Malad’s Malvani over old dispute

Mumbai Police said one of the accused allegedly attacked the complainant with a sickle, allegedly intending to kill him. Representational Pic

A 39-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a sickle and suffered injuries to his left cheek, the back of his head and right hand following a confrontation linked to an old dispute at the MHADA police quarters in Malvani, Malad West.

According to the complaint, the incident took place at Building No 3, MHADA Police Quarters, Gate No 8, where the complainant, Nadeem Abdul Karim Sheikh, was chatting with his friend Rizwan, when four men allegedly confronted him.

The accused, identified as Mehtab (22), Shoaib (23), Shehzad (21) and another unidentified man aged around 24, allegedly confronted Sheikh, reportedly over an earlier dispute.

Mumbai Police said Mehtab allegedly attacked Sheikh with a sharp-edged weapon, identified as a sickle, allegedly intending to kill him. The assault left Sheikh injured on his left cheek, the back of his head and right hand.

The injured man was taken to Shatabdi Hospital for treatment. A case has been registered against the four accused, who are known to the complainant, and further investigation is underway.