DJS president dies of heart attack

HYDERABAD: Shaik Mahaboob Ali, president of the Dargah Jihad-O-Shahadat, an Old City-based fundamentalist outfit, died of a heart attack on Wednesday. He was unwell for the last several months.Mahaboob Ali, known for his high voltage speeches, especially during protest rallies he organised on December 6 every year, Babri Masjid demolition day, was always on the radar of city police.In fact, his grandson, Najiullah, who has been missing since the last few years, is alleged to have joined hands with Pakistan-based militant groups. Mahaboob Ali resided in the communally sensitive Saidabad area.In 2004, violent protests were organised allegedly by DJS members after Gujarat police shot dead one mujahid, during protests outside the DGP’s office following the arrest of Maulana Naseeruddin.