Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Scuffle Erupts at Mumbai Jamat AGM, Leading to FIR
Imagine a big meeting where a community decides who will lead them.
At this meeting, there was a disagreement about the election of the leaders.
Some people started arguing, and a small fight broke out.
After that, one person filed a complaint with the police, saying they were hurt.
This person said they were stopped from going on stage and then abused and beaten.
The person accused of the assault says that the complaint is false.
The community manages important things like a mosque and buildings.
They are now preparing for an election to choose their leaders, and some are worried about how fair the election will be.
A scuffle took place at the Cutchi Memon Jamat Trust's annual general meeting in Mumbai.
A police complaint was filed following the scuffle.
Mohammad Rizwan Coatwala alleged he was assaulted.
Irshad Lakdawala, denies the allegations, claiming the complaint is false.
The incident occurred before the upcoming committee elections.
- Who
- Members of the Cutchi Memon Jamat Trust, including Mohammad Rizwan Coatwala and Irshad Lakdawala.
- What
- A scuffle occurred at the Cutchi Memon Jamat Trust's AGM, leading to a police complaint.
- When
- The scuffle happened at the AGM on Sunday. A police complaint was filed on Tuesday.
- Where
- The community hall in Mandvi, Mumbai.
- Why
- Disagreement over the election of committee members.
Accusation Side
Denial Side
Allegations of Assault
Accusation Side
Mohammad Rizwan Coatwala alleges he was assaulted.
Denial Side
Irshad Lakdawala denies any involvement in the assault and claims the allegations are false.
Election Interference
Accusation Side
Coatwala suggests the elections might be rigged.
Denial Side
Lakdawala suggests the complaint is designed to stop him from contesting elections.
- Organization
- Cutchi Memon Jamat Trust
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Event
- Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Issue
- Scuffle and allegations of assault
- Participants
- Mohammad Rizwan Coatwala and Irshad Lakdawala
- Next Event
- Committee elections on September 21