Abdul Nazer Mahdani
Abdul Nasar Ma'dani (born 18 January 1966), also spelled Abdunnasir Ma'dani is an Indian politician and Islamic cleric. He is the leader of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Kerala. Mahdani was accused of involving in 1998 Coimbatore bombings, but was acquitted of all charges after spending nine and half years in Coimbatore Central Prison. He is currently under judicial custody at Karnataka in relation with the 2008 Bangalore serial blasts. Personal life Ma'dani was born at Anvarserry, Mynagappally, Kollam district to Abdul Samad and Asma Beevi on 18 January 1966. He is married to Soofiya Ma'dani and the couple has three children; a daughter named Shameera and two sons named Umar Mukhthar and Salaludin Ayoobi. Umar Mukhthar is married to Nihammat a native of Thalassery. His wife Soofiya Ma'dani was the tenth accused in 2005 Kalamassery bus burning case. He lost his right leg on 6 August 1992 following a bombing attack near Anwarserry and is using Prosthetic leg since then. Political Activism and allies At a young age, Mahdani began delivering sermons at a local mosque in the Kollam district. His oratory skills were well received, and he soon built up a following. He subsequently formed the Islamic Seva