ELN: Three men have now been charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping and assault of Mahee Ferdous Jalil, the founder and chairman of Channel S television.Sadek Ali , (41) and Hafiz Alam Bakhsh (39) have been charged with conspiracy to kidnap and have been committed to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court for trial in August and September respectively.
In addition, Mohammed Iqbal Hussain (44) of Elderberry Way, E6 was arrested on 9 June 2011. He has also been charged with conspiracy to kidnap and awaits trial at Snarebrook Crown Court – date to be confirmed.
Mahee Ferdous Jalil alleges he was kidnapped outside his office in May this year by an armed gang who proceeded to take him to an unknown location and tortured him.