Victims of violent kidnapping in Hamilton are a humble family and welcoming to others, friends say
CBC
Members of Hamilton's Pakistani community are trying to come to terms with the kidnapping of Faqir Ali during a violent home invasion early Thursday that left one of his sons dead and another son with gunshot injuries.
Ali, 63, was later found in serious condition, police said.
Usman Khan, founder and former chairman Jinnah Cultural Society of Hamilton, said he arrived in Canada in 2004 and has known Ali since then.
Khan described Ali as a longtime Hamilton resident who is known to the community.
"He's very nice, humble, courteous and always invites people at his place. He's a very hospitable person," Khan told CBC News.
"We're all sad, very sad, especially for his kids."
Khan, who also operates a driving school, said he taught three of Ali's children to drive.
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