no bylinetimes news networkMUMBAI: A social worker from Malwani was brutally attacked with sickles by a gang of men outside his office early Monday. Police said the victim, Nadeem Shaikh, was threatened by the gang for raising his voice against a history-sheeter named Sajid.Malwani Police have registered a case of attempted murder against four people. So far, one person has been arrested.In a viral video clip, Shaikh could be seen bleeding profusely, with deep cuts on his arms, chin and neck. He was also stabbed in the chest. In the video, he identified two of the four attackers as Shoeb and Mehtaab. He also said he could identify the attackers if they were produced before him.The attack occurred around 2.30 am on Monday in the Gate No. 8 area of Malwani, where Shaikh resides.“He met me at my office and we were together till early on Monday. He then left for home. The gang was waiting for him and were hiding behind some vehicles. They slashed him badly with sickles,” said Shaikh’s acquaintance, Kabir.He added that Shaikh had raised his voice against Sajid’s criminal activities and posted about them.Shaikh was rushed to Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in an autorickshaw. He is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
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