Seventh Suspect Arrested in Margao Mosque Vice-President Murder Investigation
In a significant development in the ongoing murder investigation, Fatorda police in Goa have made a seventh arrest. The suspect, identified as Sahil alias Spyki, a resident of Navelim, was taken into custody on Saturday. This arrest is directly linked to the brutal murder of 40-year-old Ali Khan, who served as the vice-president of the Sunni Gulistan Masjid located at Gogol Housing Board in Margao.
Police Custody Granted and Previous Arrests Detailed
Following his arrest, the accused, Sahil alias Spyki, has been formally remanded to four days of police custody. This legal step allows investigators to conduct intensive interrogation and gather further evidence in the high-profile case. Prior to this latest arrest, law enforcement had already apprehended six other individuals in connection with the murder.
Those previously arrested include:
- Nizamuddin Sayyed
- Firoz Sheikh
- Akram Khan
- Ubed Makandar
- Alam Sayyed
- Rizwan Sheikh
Police authorities have indicated that bail applications for some of these earlier detainees are expected to be heard in court later this week. The judicial process is moving forward as the investigation continues to unfold.
Background of the Investigation and Crime Scene
The murder investigation began after the shocking discovery of Ali Khan's death. In the immediate aftermath of the crime, police conducted a thorough combing operation, during which they detained five persons for interrogation. As part of the investigative protocol, the Sunni Gulistan Masjid was sealed following the murder to preserve evidence and maintain the integrity of the crime scene.
Motive Revealed: Dispute Over Donation Funds
According to official police statements, the murder appears to have stemmed from a bitter and escalating dispute between rival groups. The conflict centered around control and distribution of donation money collected from various community events, particularly marriages and other social gatherings. This financial disagreement reportedly turned violent, leading to the tragic death of the mosque's vice-president.
The investigation remains active as police work to establish the complete sequence of events and determine the exact roles of all individuals involved in this disturbing case of community violence.
