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Mumbai News: Mumbai Police have arrested three men, including the son and business partner of a 69-year-old businessman, in connection with his murder at an office in Charkop, Kandivali (West). The killing took place on Sunday morning and officers said financial and property disputes were at the root of the crime.

The deceased, identified as Mohammad Ayub Sayyed, ran a metals business and owned factories in Vasai and Charkop. According to investigators, Ayub’s son, Hamid Ayyub Sayyed (41) and his business associate, Shanu Mushtaq Chaudhary (40), conspired to eliminate him. Police said the duo allegedly hired contract killers for Rs 6.5 lakh, of which Rs 1 lakh had already been paid in advance.

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Shanu, a betel nut trader from Navi Mumbai, is believed to have contacted Mohammad Khairul Islam Qadir Ali (27), whom he knew from before, to carry out the killing. Khairul agreed on the condition that his associate could join him in the attack.

On Sunday, two assailants arrived at Ayub’s Charkop office around 11:30 am. They stayed for nearly half an hour before stabbing him multiple times with sharp weapons on his abdomen, back, and hands. The attackers fled soon after, leaving the elderly businessman fatally injured.

CCTV cameras installed at the premises captured the suspects entering the office with a bag and leaving empty-handed after the murder. Later, police recovered the same bag, which contained blood-stained weapons, hidden inside a water tank on the premises.

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The investigation quickly focused on close associates of the victim. Both Hamid and Shanu were called in for questioning, during which Shanu confessed to the conspiracy. Police later tracked and arrested Khairul from Govandi. One more accused linked to the case remains on the run.

Nine special teams under Zone 11 were formed for the probe, and the arrests were made within 48 hours of the crime. Police confirmed that the accused have been booked for murder and conspiracy, and efforts are on to locate the fourth suspect.