Major Breakthrough in Nadeem Saiyed Murder Case: Mushir Ismail Qureshi Arrested

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The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) has arrested Mushir Ismail Qureshi, the mastermind behind the murder of RTI activist Nadeem Saiyed. The arrest comes after months of investigation, with Mushir being held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in the early hours of Sunday morning. Saiyed was hacked to death in broad daylight in the Juhapura area on November 5, sparking a massive investigation. The DCB had been on the lookout for Mushir since the arrest of seven accused in Saiyed's murder, including the main accused, Mohammad Sharif aka Kalu Gardan, on November 19.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mushir Ismail Qureshi, alias Mushir Mulla, was arrested at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport on Sunday morning, allegedly in connection with the murder of RTI activist Nadeem Saiyed.
  • The arrest brings all the accused in the Nadeem Saiyed murder case to book, with the main accused, Mohammad Sharif aka Kalu Gardan, already in police custody.
  • Mushir had fled to Dubai on November 2 after receiving payment of Rs5 lakh from Gardan, but returned to India on December 10, using a Emirates Airlines flight that landed at 3:30 am.
  • Saiyed had pointed out the involvement of Mushir and Gardan in illegal cow slaughter and the attack on a police convoy on October 29, sparking their anger and leading to the murder.
  • Mushir was in touch with the media and one Majid, as well as the Pathan brothers through his mobile phone, using it to communicate with associates.
  • All those accused in the case, including Mushir and Gardan, have been apprehended by the police.

Statistics:

  • November 5: Nadeem Saiyed was hacked to death in broad daylight in the Juhapura area.
  • November 19: Seven accused in Saiyed's murder, including the main accused, Mohammad Sharif aka Kalu Gardan, were arrested by the DCB.
  • November 2: Mushir fled to Dubai after receiving payment of Rs5 lakh from Gardan.
  • December 8: Mushir's visa was set to expire, but he overstayed in Dubai for two days before returning to India.
  • December 10: Mushir returned to India, using a Emirates Airlines flight that landed at 3:30 am.

Sources:

  • "Arrest of Nadeem Saiyed murder accused brings relief to family". DNA. 12 Dec 2010.