The son of late Shaykh Ahmed Deedat, Yousuf Deedat, a community activist, has been transferred to a nearby hospital after he was shot in his head outside Verulam Family Court on Wednesday.
But…What is behind this attempted murder?
The police, in South Africa, are still investigating the reasons behind the incident.
According to initial investigations, Yousuf Deedat was walking towards the Verulam family court with his wife, while an unidentified armed shot him in the head. The reasons for the shooting are still unknown and the attacker drove away.
The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical care.
Meanwhile, Deedat’s family has released a statement dispelling rumors that he had been killed.
On his part, Prem Balram, director of Reaction Unit SA, who was first to reach the scene, said that a security officer pursued the suspect who got into an awaiting white Mazda car on Groom Street and sped off.
Balram added that the activist was due to appear in the Verulam Magistrate's Court for a matter.
Social media users falsely circulated news that Deedat has been killed due to injuries.
Yousuf’s son Raees said that his father is in a critical condition in the hospital.
“While his injuries are severe, we are hopeful for his recovery,” Raees said, adding, “The coming 48 hours are vital for his recovery as he receives the best medical care available.”
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