Mangalore, Oct 9: Making headway in the murder case of a man who was brutally stabbed near a temple in Shaktinagar here earlier this week, police have found the apparent motive of the murder of Hameed alias'Don Ammi'.
It has been discovered that Hameed was murdered over rivalry related to monetary disputes and was found with 32 stab wounds on his body.
Mangalore rural inspector Cheluvaraj said that a detailed probe would be conducted into the murder. It is suspected that the murder took place between 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday. However, the crime came to light after some delay since it had occurred at a lonely spot.
˜Don Ammi'
The deceased was in charge of the loading and unloading of construction materials such as stones, sand and jelly along with food supplies on vessels bound for Lakshadweep. Known locally as Don Ammi, he was also called as'Manji Moopa' by friends and acquaintances.
However, the police say that there was no significant case registered against him.
Although known as a local don in Bunder area, he faced financial difficulties. Having married his uncle's daughter in Bengere, he lived along with wife, a son and two daughters. Later, he divorced his wife and married another woman. With one brother residing abroad, Hameed was the sole provider for the family including his sister and her children.
Owing to this, he had resorted to borrowing money from few and giving loans to others. Moreover, he had also fallen into the habit of gambling, it is learnt.
Though he was seen roaming in Bunder area on Tuesday, he suddenly went missing in the evening. It is said that he may have been lured by his murderers to Shaktinagar and then murdered.
The way Hameed was murdered with multiple stab wounds has raised eyebrows even among the police personnel.
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