South African Cricketer of Indian origin Nawaz Khan beheaded

South African Cricketer of Indian origin Nawaz Khan beheaded: In a shocking incident, an intellectually impaired South African cricketer of Indian origin has been beheaded in a ritual sacrifice, prompting police to start a probe and arrest, three persons, including his best friend, in connection with the case.

Nawaz Khan, 23, was allegedly lured by his best friend Thandowakhe Duma, 21, and a traditional healer to a forest near his home, where he was attacked with a bush knife and beheaded, police said.

His friend Duma was charged with murder after confessed to the crime and led the police team to the site of the beheading at the weekend. He confessed that a traditional healer had requested him to bring along a human head to address problems that he was facing.

Police also applauded the actions of the community at a housing settlement in the coastal town of Umzinto, who helped catch the traditional healer after he went on the run following the investigation. Two more people were arrested after being found in possession of Khan’s mobile phones, which they claimed they had purchased from his alleged killers. Khan won Cricket South Africa’s award for the intellectually impaired Cricketer of the Year in 2013.

His mother, Zakia Khan, said: “He was thrilled when he received his award from his ideal, Hashim Amla, calling it the happiest day of his life.” She added that her son could not read or write but had excelled in sport despite being mocked about his disability. Albert Warnick, spokesman for the South Africa Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired, told media here that Khan had been looking forward to going overseas with his cricket team.

He was a skilled wicket-keeper & batsman while his commitment inspired many aspirants.