Mayank Tutorials is very popular in Mumbai and has seven branches in the city with its head office in Chembur.

In a shocking incident from Mumbai on Sunday evening, the owner of the popular 'Mayank Tutorials' was stabbed to death in Ghatkopar East, during an ongoing class, by an ex-employee who was reportedly sacked from his job.

According to the police, the accused, identified as Ganesh, earlier worked at the coaching centre but was sacked about a month back.

On Sunday evening, the accused, Ganesh, reached the coaching centre in Pant Nagar in Chembur East with a sharp weapon and after a few minutes of argument, started stabbing Mayank during an ongoing class.

Mayank tried to retaliate but the attack was so fierce that he collapsed there and reportedly died within a few minutes. One girl was also injured in the attack.

A case has been registered at the Pant Nagar, Ghatkopar East Police Station.

The incident took place at Shivshakti Heights in Ghatkopar at around 6:30 pm on Sunday.

Earlier Mayank and Ganesh reportedly had heated arguments over salary and other issues. Ganesh had alleged that he was not paid last month.

Mayank Tutorials is very popular in Mumbai and has seven branches in the city with its head office in Chembur.

Ganesh was nabbed by the police from the class and was taken to a hospital for treatment as he was also injured in the incident. Ganesh will be formally arrested after his treatment.

A police officer said that statements of people from associated with the coaching centre and the accused will be taken and that further investigations are on in the matter.