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Ugandan Businessman Allegedly Assaulted Twice; Eight Booked In Mumbai
Police in Mumbai are investigating a complaint by a 28-year-old Ugandan businessman.
He said he was attacked twice after visiting a pub in Khar.
The first argument allegedly began when his elbow accidentally touched a woman.
He said the woman and a male friend slapped him before bouncers intervened.
He later said he was attacked again near Union Bank on Fifth Road.
Police booked eight people, including the woman.
Six people were identified and traced to homes in Goregaon using CCTV footage.
They were released after receiving police notices.
The accused reportedly claimed that the businessman had misbehaved with their female friend, which he denied.
Mumbai police registered an FIR against eight people, including a woman, after a Ugandan businessman alleged he was assaulted twice.
The alleged incidents occurred early Monday after Prince Louis Mushabe visited a Khar pub alone on Sunday night.
Police identified six accused as Murad Al Rahisi, Ritika Al Rahisi, Naimuddin Shaikh, Mohit Ramraje, Navnit Jha and Arnav Jha.
Investigators traced the six to their Goregaon residences within 12 hours using CCTV footage and taxi movements.
The six were detained and later released after police served notices under relevant legal provisions; two others remain unidentified.
- Who
- Ugandan businessman Prince Louis Mushabe, 28, complained about an alleged assault involving eight people, including a woman.
- What
- Police registered an FIR after Mushabe alleged he was assaulted twice following an altercation at or near a Khar pub.
- Where
- The reported locations were a pub in Khar West and an area near Union Bank on Fifth Road; six suspects were traced in Goregaon.
- When
- The alleged incidents occurred early Monday after Mushabe visited the pub on Sunday night.
- Why
- Mushabe said the dispute began after accidental elbow contact, while the accused reportedly claimed he had misbehaved with their female friend.
Complainant's Account
Accused's Account
Cause of altercation
Complainant's Account
Mushabe said his elbow accidentally touched a woman while he was shaking hands with an unidentified man.
Accused's Account
The accused reportedly claimed Mushabe had misbehaved with their female friend, an allegation he denied.
Reported assault
Complainant's Account
Mushabe alleged that the woman and a male friend slapped him, and that he was later pushed down and assaulted near Union Bank.
Accused's Account
The reports do not provide a detailed account from the accused about the alleged assaults.
Evidence
Complainant's Account
Police are examining CCTV footage to establish what triggered the altercation and to investigate the complaint.
Accused's Account
Police have not publicly established which account is accurate; the investigation is continuing.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Prince Louis Mushabe, a 28-year-old Ugandan businessman and managing director of an international procurement and supply-chain firm
- People booked
- Eight people, including one woman
- Identified accused
- Murad Al Rahisi, Ritika Al Rahisi, Naimuddin Shaikh, Mohit Ramraje, Navnit Jha and Arnav Jha
- Unidentified accused
- Two people remain unidentified
- Police action
- Six identified suspects were traced within 12 hours, detained and released after being served notices
- Reported injuries or damage
- Mushabe alleged hearing loss in his left ear and said his wristwatch was damaged
- Venue discrepancy
- One report named the venue as Raasta Bounce, while another called it Rasta Bombay Pub
Sources
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