We examine the background, age and political affiliation of the philanthropist Mauris Noronha Bhai, who killed Abhishek Ghosalkar on Thursday, have a look at his age, wife and bio
On Thursday, local social worker Mauris Noronha, affectionately known as ‘Mauris Bhai’ among his supporters, initiated gunfire at former Shiv Sena MLA’s son Abhishek Ghosalkar, resulting in Ghosalkar’s demise. Following the discharge of three shots at Ghosalkar in Dahisar, Noronha took his own life.
Who is Mauris Noronha Bhai of Mumbai who killed Abhishek Ghosalkar in Facebook live video, bio, age, wife and political party
Mauris Noronha (Mouris Bhai) is married to wife Sareena Noronha and has a daughter Sariah. Noronha was born in a middle-class family in Bahrain, UAE. At a young age his family moved to Mumbai and worked as a bar tender.
Mauris Noronha planned a trip to infant Jesus shrine in Nashik on February 10, 2024 for the people of the locality which the Uddav Sena leader referred to during the Facebook live streaming.
In 2022, the police issued a lookout notice for Mauris for allegedly blackmailing, r*ping, cheating and threatening a 48-year-old woman. The allegations dated back to 2014 but the complaint was lodged in 2022 and Noronha was arrested in connection with the case.
A photo of 54 year old Mauris receiving an award from Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, surfaced after Thursday’s incident. He was not a member of any political party though.
⚠️ 🚩 Shiv Sena leader murdered during FB live
Uddhav faction's Shiv Sena leader #AbhishekGhosalkar shot dead in Dahisar, Mumbai.
Accused Morish shot Abhishek after FB live ended and later shot himself, both died. #Mumbai #Shivsena #ShivsenaUBT pic.twitter.com/hFmVxZ0tPw
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Who is Mauris Bhai?
Abhishek Ghosalkar, son of Vinod Ghosalkar, a prominent leader in the Shiv Sena UBT, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by ‘Mauris Bhai’, who then took his own life. The incident unfolded in the Borivali area under MHB police station’s jurisdiction, where three shots were fired. Allegedly sparked by a dispute, the shooting occurred during a Facebook live session, capturing the moment Ghosalkar attempted to leave the room but was shot.
Mumbai Police revealed that Mauris Bhai did not possess a firearm license. Investigations will focus on tracing the origin of the weapon. Following the shooting, Abhishek Ghosalkar, a former corporator, was hospitalized at Karuna Hospital. His father, Vinod Ghosalkar, a respected Shiv Sena leader and former member of the Maharashtra Assembly, has also served as a corporator in the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Why Mauris Bhai fired at Abhishek Ghosalkar?
Mauris Noronha led a voluntary organization in Mumbai’s Borivali and held prominence within the local political realm, presenting himself as a leader in the community. Describing himself on Instagram as a philanthropist and social worker, Noronha was recognized for his philanthropic endeavors, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Abhishek Ghosalkar was equally esteemed in his ward for his political initiatives.
Reportedly, in the upcoming BMC elections, Noronha is competing for the position of corporator from the same ward as Ghosalkar. Seeking backing from the BJP, Shinde faction, and Ajit Pawar group to secure a nomination, Noronha’s rivalry with Ghosalkar is widely recognized in the area. It’s noteworthy that this development occurred after the recent shooting of Mahesh Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena leader (Shinde faction), by Ganpat Gaikwad, a BJP MLA, in Ulhasnagar.