India, Aug. 31 -- An AIMIM worker was stabbed to death by a gang near his residence here, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday night at Vattepally.

Mahboob Ali (in his mid-50s) was attacked with knives by a group of five people, who were engaged by a relative of the deceased, a police official said based on preliminary investigation.

Ali, who suffered severe bleeding injuries, was shifted to a hospital where he died undergoing treatment.

The exact motive was under investigation, the official said.

Police teams were formed to apprehend the accused who fled the scene after the murder.

AIMIM MLA Mohammed Mubeen visited Ali's residence and met the bereaved family members and offered condolences.

"Deeply saddened and s...