Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Cong VP Dies After Mosque Stabbing
A senior leader named Hidayatullah Patel was very badly hurt with sharp weapons after he finished praying at a mosque in Akola, Maharashtra.
He was taken to the hospital right away, but he died the next morning.
The police think someone did this because of an old fight.
The police caught the person who did this and are making sure the area is safe.
Videos of Patel hurt and bleeding went all over the internet.
The police are working hard to solve the case.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was stabbed with sharp weapons after offering namaz at a mosque in Akola.
Patel suffered severe neck and chest injuries, leading to heavy bleeding and his death on Wednesday morning.
The attacker, identified as Ubed Khan Kalu Khan alias Razik Khan Patel (22), was arrested by the police.
The incident occurred at 1.30 pm on Tuesday, and Patel was rushed to a private hospital in Akot.
Security has been increased in Mohala and Akot city following the incident, and six police teams were formed to apprehend the accused.
- Who
- Hidayatullah Patel, Maharashtra Congress vice president and former district Congress president
- What
- Stabbed with sharp weapons
- When
- 1.30 pm, Tuesday; died Wednesday morning
- Where
- Jama Masjid in Mohala, Akot taluka, Akola, Maharashtra
- Why
- Old enmity (alleged)
- Victim
- Hidayatullah Patel (66)
- Location
- Mohala, Akot taluka, Akola, Maharashtra
- Time of Attack
- 1.30 pm, Tuesday
- Injuries
- Neck and chest injuries from sharp weapons
- Current Status
- Deceased on Wednesday morning
- Police Action
- Arrested the accused, Ubed Khan Kalu Khan alias Razik Khan Patel (22)
- Security Measures
- Increased security in Mohala and Akot city
Sources
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