The Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) Crime Branch has arrested Yusuf alias Mohammed Yusuf Mansur Ali Khan, 34, and his younger brother, Saif Ali Mansur Ali Khan, 22, for orchestrating the murder of Shamsh Tabrez Ansari, also known as Sonu, in Mira Road. Yusuf, the alleged mastermind, was nabbed from a relative’s house in Badlapur after disguising himself by shaving his head. Saif was arrested in Nallasopara, where the police also recovered a pistol believed to be the murder weapon. The shooter, who carried out the fatal attack, remains at large as police teams intensify their search.  Both the accused were produced in court on Sunday.

The investigation
During interrogation, Yusuf admitted to learning about Sonu’s alleged plan to have him killed, prompting him to retaliate by orchestrating Sonu’s murder with an associate’s help. Saif, Yusuf’s brother, played a key role by transporting the shooter to the crime scene and aiding his escape.