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Dharavi Man Stabbed 20+ Times in Brutal Daylight Attack
23 Mar
Summary
- A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed over 20 times in Dharavi.
- The alleged assailant, known to the victim, was apprehended at the scene.
- Investigators suspect a personal dispute fueled the violent daylight assault.
In a shocking daylight incident in Mumbai's Dharavi area, a 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed multiple times. The victim, identified as Ashwin Shivkumar Nadar, reportedly suffered over 20 stab wounds and a slit throat.
The accused, Ashiq Asim Akhtar Khan, an acquaintance of Nadar, was apprehended by police at the crime scene. Authorities found Khan in possession of a blood-stained knife, and witnesses reported he made threats during the assault.
Investigators are exploring a long-standing personal dispute as the primary motive. Early findings suggest Nadar’s alleged refusal to continue a relationship or live with Khan may have escalated into the fatal confrontation. The accused has been booked for murder.
