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Mumbai Man's Deadly Knife Spree Shocks City
18 Sep
Summary
- A 20-year-old man fatally stabbed a minor boy and critically injured another.
- The attack occurred in Malwani after the suspect was denied money.
- Bystanders apprehended the assailant before he could attack a third victim.
A shocking act of violence unfolded in Malwani on Friday morning when a 20-year-old man went on a stabbing spree. The incident, which occurred around 10:30 am at New Collector's Compound, resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and left another individual in critical condition.
Authorities report that Rizwaan Qureshi, who had recently arrived in Mumbai, approached a shop seeking money. After a confrontation where he was denied cash but offered water, Qureshi allegedly attacked the shop owner's son, Bunty Khan, with a knife, inflicting severe neck injuries. He then proceeded to stab a pedestrian, Chetan Patel, before being apprehended by courageous bystanders.
Both victims were rushed to a government hospital. Sadly, Bunty Khan succumbed to his injuries, while Chetan Patel is reported to be in stable condition. Qureshi, originally from Uttar Pradesh, has a history of residing in Malwani and previously lived in Pune and Hyderabad. Police are investigating the motive, with initial suspicions pointing to a reaction to being denied money, and are also exploring potential mental health issues.
