Mumbai: A social worker from Malwani was brutally attacked with sickles by a group of men early Monday outside his office. Police said the victim, Nadeem Shaikh, was threatened by the group for raising his voice against a history-sheeter named Sajid.Malwani Police have registered a case of attempted murder against four people under provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. So far, one person has been arrested. “We have identified three of the attackers, while one is still unknown,” said a police officer.In a viral video clip, Shaikh could be seen bleeding profusely as his arms, chin and neck were badly slashed. He was also stabbed in the chest. In the video, he identified two of the four attackers as Shoeb and Mehtaab. He also said that he could identify the attackers if they were produced before him.The attack occurred around 2.30 am at Malwani’s Gate no. 8 area 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 had a presence on social media.Shaikh was rushed to Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in an autorickshaw. He is being treated at the hospital.
