Cape Town: Mohsin Hendricks, believed to be the world’s first gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa.
According to police, the attackers targeted him near the southern city of Gebra and fled the scene.
According to police, Mohsin Hendricks was in a car with another person when a car stopped in front of them. Two unknown assailants opened fire on the vehicle, killing Mohsin Hendricks on the spot, while the driver who was with him survived.
The real motive behind the murder is still unknown. Police have appealed to the public to come forward immediately with any information that could help in the case.
Mohsin Hendricks belonged to the LGBTQ Muslim community and came out as gay in 1996. He led the prayer at the Al Ghurba Mosque near Cape Town, South Africa, which was considered a safe haven for gay Muslims.
The murder is raising new questions about target killings and religious freedom in South Africa, while LGBTQ organizations have condemned the killing of Mohsin Hendricks and described the incident as a hate crime.
