"Anwer pleaded guilty on Monday to one additional charge of being a member of a secret society, with two other similar charges taken into consideration.The case was all about business rivalry, said District Judge Mathew Joseph, dating back to 2005 when Zackeer and the victim were business partners. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. This service is not intended for persons residing in the EU. Posted on: February 6, 2007. For his involvement, he was sentenced to six-and-a-half years' jail and six strokes of the cane in 2016, after pleading guilty to several charges. THE BUZZ: Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant offers some of the best Indian cuisine, serving a fascinating collection of dishes that are suitable for a simple get together with friends and family. Zam Zam: Mega Murtabak Mania. "I want to amend my ways and be a good father to my son, who has always been my priority," said Anwer.The judge found that the defence had downplayed Anwer's role as a middleman, and failed to take into account that Zackeer was "the mastermind of the entire conspiracy".He granted Anwer his request to defer sentence as he needed to arrange for someone to take over his restaurant business, which has been "suffering" because of COVID-19.It looks like the email address you entered is not valid.Copyright© Mediacorp 2020. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. "He said he observed Joshua carefully while the latter was on the stand, and noted that he was making eye contact with and signalling to his brother.The judge noted a text message exchanged between Zackeer and Anwer, that said: "As long as tomorrow got news the guy get something in the face. The biryani and gravy were really good but give the deer murtabak a miss, the meat really wasn’t fresh (it’s advertised a lot in the store/menu). The price are reasonable and the building… Zam Zam owner gets jail, caning for hiring hitman to slash rival from Victory murtabak restaurant Zackeer Abbass Khan leaving the State Courts on Mar 6, 2020. I have learned a very painful and expensive lesson. meREWARDS lets you get coupon deals, and earn cashback when you complete surveys, dine, travel and shop with our partners SINGAPORE: The owner of well-known restaurant Zam Zam was sentenced to six years' jail and six strokes of the cane on Monday (May 11) for conspiring to have a man from a rival eatery slashed.Zackeer Abbass Khan, 49, had been found guilty after a long-running trial of conspiring with several others to have Victory restaurant supervisor Liakath Ali Mohamed Ibrahim slashed and scarred.Zackeer had instructed business associate and long-time friend Anwer Ambiya Kadir Maideen, 50, to procure an attack on the victim from the murtabak restaurant next door.Anwer, the middleman in the scheme, was given five-and-a-half years' jail.He had hired secret society member Joshua Navindran Surainthiran to slash the victim on the face with a knife on Aug 26, 2015, for S$1,700.Both Zackeer and Anwer were found guilty of a charge of conspiring to cause grievous hurt to the victim, who was left with a permanent scar.
"There was also a reference that Joshua would "get more" as long as the victim got "something in the face".He said Zackeer was not a credible witness, with inconsistent evidence, and said he was satisfied that Zackeer was the prime mover and mastermind behind the attack.The judge rejected the defence's arguments that the accused had wanted to give only a verbal warning to the victim, and that Joshua had come up with the idea to slash him himself.Zackeer was defended by Sarbrinder Singh, while Anwer was represented by Peter Keith Fernando.Both parties will return to court for sentencing on Apr 13.For voluntarily causing grievous hurt by a cutting instrument, the men face up to 15 years' jail, with the possibility of caning and a fine.It looks like the email address you entered is not valid.Copyright© Mediacorp 2020. Since his last imprisonment, he has started a restaurant business that funds his family and obtained a diploma.He said Zackeer, who was his friend for 20 years, "made use of me as a shield to get his own malicious deeds done". By clicking subscribe, I agree to receive news updates and promotional material from Mediacorp and Mediacorp's partners. By clicking subscribe, I agree to receive news updates and promotional material from Mediacorp and Mediacorp's partners. "He also called out angrily to the senior Victory restaurant manager, saying: "I'll see how you carry on your business here. Certainly there can be no place in our society for gratuitous violence arising out of mere business rivalry," said the judge.Deputy Public Prosecutor Claire Poh had asked for six years and six months' jail and six strokes of the cane for Zackeer, whom she called the mastermind in the case.Zackeer had been convicted in 1998 of snatch theft and given a year's jail.She asked for five years and seven months' jail for Anwer, of which three months were in lieu of six strokes of the cane as he has turned 50.She said Anwer was a middleman "who had no qualms" about the attack being carried out, and noted that he was a senior secret society member for many years.Anwer has a list of previous offences dating from 1993, including rioting, causing hurt with common intention and being a member of a secret society.Lawyer Sarbrinder Singh asked instead for three years and three months' jail, three strokes of the cane and a fine for Zackeer, saying that his client was not the mastermind as he was largely "out of the picture" and did not take part "in every single logistical effort".Anwer's lawyer Peter Keith Fernando asked for four years' jail for the conspiracy charge, and two months for the secret society offence.He said Anwer has been "an inactive member" of the gang for a substantial period of time.Anwer told the judge that he was very remorseful for his actions and deeply regrets "the one simple mistake I made, thinking I was assisting a friend in need".Referring to Zackeer, who stood beside him in the dock, Anwer said: "Now I realise I was merely used as a pawn for his business needs. (Photo: TODAY/Yong Jun Yuan) "He added that he has lost all his life savings due to the court case and is now facing years of imprisonment. "Zackeer being rich and influential - he could and would take care of Joshua after his release from prison," said the judge. Daryl Oo August 12, 2014. SINGAPORE - The owner of Singapore Zam Zam allegedly hired a secret society headman to slash a rival's face, a court heard. By clicking subscribe, I agree to receive news updates and promotional material from Mediacorp and Mediacorp's partners. "The judge said it was unfortunate that the feud had erupted over a failed business venture, and the two restaurants began engaging in the "persistent touting of patrons".This resulted in more tensions between the management and staff at both restaurants.The prosecution had said the enmity between Zackeer and the victim was deep-rooted and transcended the business rivalry between the two restaurants.It dated back to 2005, when both men were business partners. "It's part of everyday commerce and it is to be taken in its stride.
If you love Murtabak like me, I am sure you would feel the same.
Zackeer was convicted of another charge of criminal intimidation for threatening the victim, saying: "I see how you will work here and within one week I will either hit or kill you.