Adv Shahid Azmi shot dead in Mumbai
By TCN News,
New Delhi: Advocate Shahid Azmi, who was defence lawyer for about 50 Muslim youths languishing in jails in terror cases, was shot dead about one hour ago by unknown people in his chamber near Taximen's Colony in Kurla East, Mumbai. Five people pretending as clients entered in his office and fired five rounds at Adv Azmi from pointblank range. He was rushed hosiptal but declared dead at arrival.
About 32-year-old Shahid Azmi was the defence counsel on behalf of Jamit Ulema Maharashtra for more than 50 Muslim terror suspects languishing in jails in connection with Malegaon blasts and train bombings.
His close acquaintance Dr Tasleem Rahmani, president, Muslim Political Council of India told TCN that Azmi was just 16 when he was arrested in a TADA case but he was later acquitted by the court. “He was a brave, humble, intelligent and efficient lawyer who charged minimum from the innocent victims,” added Dr Rahmani.
Who could be behind the killing? “Those who have conspired for putting hundreds of innocent Muslim youth in terror cases, could be behind his murder,” said Dr Rahmani.
Malegaon-based Ummid.com says: Shahid Azmi came to the limelight after he began handling the 7/11 Mumbai blast case and other terror related cases in which Muslim youths were detained. His petition filed on behalf of Jamiatul Ulema challenging the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) is pending for judgment in Supreme Court.
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High Time
Its high time Muslims should unite and just follow Quran and sahih hadith of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Its no use running behind this worldly pleasure which will perish one day.
Stop hating fellow muslims and make unity with each and every muslims....we share the relationship of brotherhood...
Make no mistakes....follow not the satan....dont worry for your life as Allah is the only wakil and he is the only helper for us muslims in this time of tyranny and terrorism...
I salute Adv Shahid Azmi...May Allah grant him Jannah - Ameen.
Wake up muslims....enough of sleep now...
i salute azmi
i salute azmi
Assassination of Law
We condemned the Killing of this breaking brave advocate who was known for his humble & honest approach towards judiciary.He was killed by the Hinduvta Force brigades but there are many Shahid Azmi waiting in the queue for taking up the cause of poor, innocent muslims victims of 1993 Bomb Blast case.This is shocking incident for whole indian judiciary wherein lawyer is killed for taking up the innocent muslim cases.We all muslims pray for him & his family.Muslims please wake up now.This is alarming situation wherein whoever fights for you will be eliminated by the Hindu Extremist Groups.
Hindu Extremist groups are well supported by the Rajan,Poojari etc but muslims has nobody as a supporter except Allah the AlMighty.
Shahid Azmi's death has been shunned by the Media.Only URDU media has come up with this News.Please convey this killing to each & every muslim forum across the world.
My humble request to all muslims around the world to condemn this killing.
Allah Hafiz
shahid azmi
shahid,ur sister remembers u.and prays for you that ur soul rests in peace,that ur killers r punished,and that ur dreams of justice to innocents r fulftheilled by others who tread ur path.i remember u as the most softspoken and decent young boy, i remember u as a loving brother,i remember you as a smart focussed well read lawyer.and most of all i remember that though i am a hindu,u loved me as ur sister.i miss u shahid,i wonder if thers life after death,and whether ur reading this..its very painful to realise ur no more.u would call me,my dear virtuos didi..i wil never forget that..god bless u in heaven. may god see to it that truth prevails.
real brave hero of my life
you are the real brave and intelligent lawyer and a good person..we miss you alot...love you brother allah hafiz..
aqeeb salam
noida
you are the real brave
you are the real brave hero.... we miss you alot brother.
Allah give you Jannatul firdaus
Ameen
love you..Khuda Hafiz
aqeeb salam
noida
HE WAS REALLY GOOD MAN AND
HE WAS REALLY GOOD MAN AND HE WAS BROTHER OF MY FRND M TOO SHOCK GOD BLESS THS PERSON MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
SHAHID AZAMI's ASSASSINATION
HAVE MUSLIM LAWYERS NO ASSOCIATION. NO UNION? IF THERE IS ANY SUCH ALL INDIA BODY, WHY IS IT SILENT? LET ALL MUSLIM LAWYERS NOT IN MUMBAI ALONE BUT THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH AND BREADTH OF THE COUNTRY FROM THE TINY TOWN COURT TO THE APEX COURT WEAR BLACK BADGES ON A CHOSEN DAY - SHALL WE SAY ON THE FORTIETH DAY OF HIS ASSASSINATION -TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR UNITY AND MAKE KNOWN THAT THE KILLING OF THE MUSLIM LAWYER IS TANTAMOUNT TO THE KILLING OF THE RIGHT OF A MUSLIM LAWYER TO CHOOSE HIS OR HER CLIENT AND A MUSLIM ACCUSED FROM EXERCISING HIS OR HER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO GET HIMSELF DEFENDED BY A LAWYER OF HIS OR HER CHOICE.
IF MUSLIM LAWYERS ARE TOO SCARED TO OPEN THEIR MOUTHS ( WHICH THEY DO LOUDLY WHILST ARGUING IN COURTS) THEN THEIR FELLOW RELIGIONISTS HAVE A RIGHT TO SAY: " SHAME ON YOU CHICKEN HEARTED ONES"
Salute to his Martyrdom !
Shocking and Scary, a hidden message for all, who wish and struggle for a humane world. In his cold blooded murder, oppressed and unprivileged have their Advocate. Salute to his Shahadah !
In Solidarity,
Mahtab Alam
Adv. Shahid Azmi was a
Adv. Shahid Azmi was a softspoken and humble person, he was good human being, a lawyer with full energy and enthusiasm born for fighting for the cause of justice, specially for poor persons who can not bear the cost of litigation.
i know to him since 2005 AS he was friend of mine, though he was senior to me by 2 to 3 years, still we use to discuss the law, sometime at sessions court.
just before 2 days i was in the sessions court obsevering the new books of law at bookstall available in the sessions court, that time i saw Shahid Azmi talking with Adv. senior Ponda Sir,
lateron he came near me and asked how are you ? with a smiling face.
i said fine....
The news of his murder was so shoking.. i could not belive, still i can feel his presence.
when i gave my helping hands and shoulder to his death body, at Mosque i was crying and i could not control myself.
i have lost a friend.
Undoubdabley Shahid Azmi was brave and good human being, may Allah give him Jannath.
ADV. SHAHID ANSARI.
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we are all upset...I'm sorry for your loss.
Shining example
The assassination is itself a testimony to truth:
81. And say: Truth hath come and falsehood hath vanished away. Lo! falsehood is ever bound to vanish.
Shaheed Shahid Azmi Ko Musalmaan Kaum ka Salaam.
I belive Allah loves you more than all of us,that is why he took away from us,Without any complain u left all behind you,
I know you was brave and intelligent against evil & corruption,
Allah give you Jannatul firdaus
Ameen.jab tak suraj chand rahega shahid tera naam rahega.well we are sad shahid is no more but his brave work will continue and his killers will be brought to books.he is shaheed "shaheed ko maut nahi aati" allah hu akbar.fight has just begun we will fight till finish and bring these devils to our feets so that shaheed shahid azmi's soul rests in peace.
Inna lil lahe wainna elaihe rajiyoon
I belive Allah loves you more than all of us,that is why he took away from us,Without any complain u left all behind you,
I know you was brave and intelligent against evil & corruption,
Allah give you Jannatul firdaus
Ameen
Atif Azam
Libya
Shahid Azmi
Brother -In-Islam Shahid Azmi has been mercilessly killed for defending the minorities.A quotation goes like this....."The civilization of a country is judged by how it treats it minorities." But What kind of treatment they get..Babari Masjid..Fake Encounter like Sorabuddin..Andhra Reservation..terrorist label...Gujarat riots...Best Bakery and........................
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e was a great lawyer and had helpd my friend also to be released becoz he was arrested without any reason. we should take action against this killing.
SHAHID AZAMI's ASSASSINATION
THE ALL INDIA FORUM OF MUSLIM JOURNALISTS VEHEMENTLY CONDEMNS THE ASSASSINATION OF ADVOCATE SHAHID AZAMI AS IT VIEWS THE DAYLIGHT COLD-BLOODED MURDER AS A PRE=PLANNED ACTION TO PREVENT A MUSLIM ACCUSED FROM OBTAINING JUSTICE. WHAT IF ONE AZAMI IS ELIMINATED, DOES THE COMMUNITY LACK SUCH AZAMIS? THE FORUM CALLS UPON THE GOVERNMENT TO NAB NOT ONLY THE REAL PERPETRATORS OF THE CRIME BUT ALSO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CRIME BEHIND THE SCREEN.
S.M.PASHA
CONVENER
A Very Tragic and Paining.
It was a very tragic and paining news for me.
Sahid Azmi was the real asset for poor Muslims,
Particularly who had been falsely trapped in cases related to terrorism.
Azmi was true Muslim, a very soft spoken and he never care for money. He was very honest and professionally a very sharp lawyer.
Unlike other Muslim lawyers, he never care for his life and never charged highly ever.
We may pray Allah for his Mugfirat and reward for his good deeds towards Ummah in Jannat-ul-Firdaus.
Ameen.
tragic Who could be behind
tragic
Who could be behind the killing? “Those who have conspired for putting hundreds of innocent Muslim youth in terror cases, could be behind his murder,” said Dr Rahmani.
Sang + under world(rajan)
cowards
he was brave person n a man
he was brave person n a man wit courage n dignity
ADVOCATE A MUJAHIDH IN THER REAL SENSE OF THE TERM
IF BY KILLING BROTHER SHAHID AZAMI HIS ASSASINS IMAGINE THAT THEY WILLSTIFLE THE VOICE OF JUSTICE THEY ARE SADLY MISTAKEN. ALLAH WILL SURELY, INSHA ALLAH, BLESS THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY WITH MANY SUCH AZAMIS, TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF MUSLIMS.
'COWARDS DIE MANY TIMES BEFORE THEIR DEATHS'
THE VALIANT NEVER TASTE OF DEATH BUT ONCE."
INNA LILLAHI O INNAELAYHI RAJOON.
S.M.PASHA
CONVENER SHIARATH PROTECTION COUNCIL
Based at Chennai
A big blow to the Community
Ah.... Words can't describe the sacrifices, efforts and struggle done by Late Shahid Azmi for advocating the innocents and his loss is a big blow not only to those who are languishing behind bars but also to the whole Muslim community.
He truly served the community and suppressed people and was always out of the limelight.
His replacement is hard to find.
May Allah bless his soul and reward him Jannah... Aameen
Adv Shahid Azmi shot dead in Mumbai
This is very tragic. Now even the defense lawyers of innocent muslims are becoming the targets of tirades of true terrorists who are covering their faces with so called nationalist mascot. I am writing the alleged arrested muslim youth as innocent because they are innocent until proven guilty.
Advocate Shahid Azmi has gone through the trial and trivia of police brutality when he was arrested at the age of 16 under black act of TADA. Now he was fighting for the victims who were arrested under the pretext of their involvement with terrorism.
This is not simply a murder of a lawyer but a symbolism and message to all those who are fighting for the rights of innocent people. The murderer and their mentors/bosses want to send a message to the lawyers community that if you try to fight for the cases of Muslim youth arrested under the pretext of Terrorism, you will have the same fate as Adv. Shahid Azmi.
Government needs to step up and arrest all those true terrorist who even does not believe in the Indian constitution and can not even wait to see the rulings of Indian Court.
Justice should prevail and the lawyers should not get scared and should come forward to fight for justice.
Shahid Azami a brave muslim advocate
Civil Liberties Monitoring Committee expresses its grief and sorrow on killing Advocate Shahid Azami. Community lost a brave and intelligent lawyer and it is an unbearable loss
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