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Three Dead, Four Injured in Violent Vendor Feud in Mumbai Slum

A long-standing dispute between the Gupta and Shaikh families escalated into a deadly knife fight in Dahisar West, prompting police investigation and security measures.

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Overview

  • The clash occurred on May 18, 2025, in Ganpat Patil Nagar, Dahisar West, following an alcohol-fueled argument between Ramnaval Gupta and Hamid Sheikh.
  • Three individuals, including Ramnaval Gupta, his son Arvind Gupta, and Hamid Sheikh, were killed, while four others sustained injuries and remain hospitalized.
  • Sharp weapons such as knives and koytas were used during the violent altercation, which involved both families' sons.
  • The Gupta and Shaikh families have been embroiled in a feud since 2022, reportedly stemming from accusations of a Gupta family member's role in a relative's death by heart attack.
  • Police have registered cross-murder FIRs, conducted a panchnama at Shatabdi Hospital, and are investigating, with formal arrests pending the recovery of injured suspects.