A major breakthrough has emerged in the Muharram poisonous capsules case in Mumbai, with investigators ruling out any terror angle. Police now believe the alleged conspiracy was driven by personal revenge, humiliation, and emotional distress linked to a election loss.
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According to officials probing the case, accused Faiyaz Nisar Hussain Premji (39) was deeply disturbed after suffering a defeat in the election of a Khoja community organisation a few months ago. Investigators say the loss had a severe impact on his ego, following which he allegedly began blaming certain community office-bearers and religious leaders.
Police sources said that over time, the accused developed strong resentment against a section of influential members within the community and opposed some of the religious practices they supported. This growing hostility, combined with his personal frustration, is believed to have shaped the alleged conspiracy.
Investigators also found that Premji had gradually distanced himself from organised religious practices and had reportedly adopted atheist views. Officers suspect this ideological shift, along with his personal grievances, contributed to the motive.
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Police believe the accused deliberately chose the Muharram procession as the target because of its large public turnout. The alleged intention was to create panic, embarrass community leaders and disrupt the religious gathering rather than cause mass casualties.
During the probe, police identified three prominent individuals against whom the accused allegedly harboured deep resentment. However, Mumbai Police has clarified that these individuals are neither accused nor under investigation, and are being examined only in the context of possible motive.
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Forensic analysis has also revealed that the accused allegedly knew that around 7 grams of zinc phosphide can be fatal, while each capsule reportedly contained only 1 to 1.5 grams. Based on this, investigators currently believe the intention may have been to cause illness, panic and chaos rather than large-scale deaths.
The investigation has also brought out details of the accused’s personal life. Police said he had been living separately from his wife for the past two years and was under emotional stress. He reportedly believed that people around him had turned against him.
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Investigators are now examining whether he had any history of psychiatric treatment or counselling. Statements of his father, who lives in Pune, have already been recorded, while his mother and sister, currently in Iran, are also expected to be contacted.
Police are also analysing his electronic devices, mobile data and internet activity to reconstruct the sequence of events and verify whether anyone else was involved. The probe remains underway.