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Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction) Candidate Stabbed in Bandra During BMC Campaign

Police opened an attempted murder case with Crime Branch teams pursuing the attackers.

Overview

  • The attack occurred around 5 pm in Dnyaneshwar Nagar, Bandra East, during door-to-door outreach for Ward 92.
  • Haji Saalim Qureshi suffered abdominal cut injuries and is under treatment but out of danger, according to police.
  • Kherwadi Police filed an FIR for attempt to murder and, with the Mumbai Crime Branch, formed three teams to trace the suspects.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the area, and the motive remains unclear.
  • Supporters gathered and tensions rose locally, leading to heavy police deployment days before BMC voting on January 15 and counting on January 16.