Mumbai: The maker and film model of Yusuf Lakdawala, 76, who were arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in the money laundering case from a kasing, died at Arthur Road Jail on Thursday.
The Lakdawala, who was unhealthy for several days and was treated at a prison hospital, was taken dead to the JJ Hospital on Thursday at around 11:30 a.m.
from Arthur Road Jail.
Incidental mortality reports submitted, Post-Mortem was carried out and the body was handed over to his family.
Builder has submitted a petition in the Bombay High Court for urgent release on guarantees for medical reasons.
Abhinav Chandrachud’s advice argues that the cancer has metastasized and he must be allowed to go home and receive treatment at the hospital’s choice.
Ed and the state have opposed the application.
The lakdawala was detained in the money laundering case related to the alleged conspiracy and forging document 1949 to buy a main plot of four acres in Khandala which seemed to come from former Nawab Hyderbad.
Ed had shown a court that he had learned that the Lakdawala was arrested by the Mumbai Police Violation Wing (EOW) from Ahmedabad Airport “while trying to escape from the country”.
Also, Plea guarantees are waiting before HC.
During the hearing, Dr.
V Murthy’s medical officer, a Uro onsology specialist, said that the Lakdawala “after the examination was advised to do a blood test and receive radiation treatment”, but he refused to do it.
Mumbai: Yusuf Lakdawala, held by Ed, died in prison
