Man threatens and attacks construction manager of building under construction; booked | Mumbai News

“After entering our land, he inquired about the builder and contractor. He further threatened and claimed that they have to pay money to continue work at this site,” said an official.

Police added that Mubarak was again at the spot around 5.30pm on Friday and demanded money from the complainant and his friend Javed. He threatened them that he had committed many murders along with another person, Amin, and that they would have to pay him if they wanted to continue their work.

When Khan refused, Mubarak took a knife from his pocket and attacked them. According to police, Khan was stabbed in the face. “Javed called a distress call and residents gathered around the spot,” a police officer said.

Mubarak also attacked them and then escaped on his bicycle, police said, adding that the complainant was then taken to a hospital where he was being treated.

Police later recorded the victim’s statement following which a case of extortion, attempt to murder and criminal intimidation was registered. “Mubarak is on the run and we are trying to track him down,” a police official said.