Shiv Sena leader Ashok Sawant stabbed to death outside his residence in Mumbai

Ashok Sawant, a Shiv Sena leader and ex-corporator in Mumbai was stabbed to death on Sunday around 10:45pm near his house by two unknown assailants.

Sawant, a two time corporator from Samta Nagar in Mumbai was attacked near his residence just as he was returning after meeting a friend.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Police filed a case under IPC section 302 and were investigating the matter.
Media reports said that the deceased had entered a cable business and had been receiving extortion calls for the last few days.

They also said that he had brought the matter to their notice. Media reports said the murder was probably connected to these extortion threats.
Sawant is survived by his wife, son and two daughters.