Malabar Chamber Secretary found dead


KOZHIKODE: Newly elected Malabar Chamber of Commerce Secretary and renowned businessman P P Nazir Ahamed was found dead at nearby Chevayoor on Saturday in a suspected case of murder, police said.

The body of 50-year old Ahamed with multiple injuries was found lying at roadside and his car found abandoned a few kilometres away from the spot, they said.

There were many bruises in Ahamed’s body and his face was deformed.  A blood-stained towel was also found near the body. His car was found abandoned beside the Shanthigiri Colony Road at Chevayoor. Police suspect that Ahamed was brought to a vacant house and killed. A mobile phone of Ahamed was found near a jackfruit tree in the compound. Police believe that a six-member gang is behind the murder.

Ahamed was elected Secretary of the chamber on Friday at its annual general meeting.

Top police officials visited the spot and investigations were on.

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