Local Muslim Leader's Body Found in Occoquan River
Mohammad Mehboob had been missing since 3 a.m. Thursday.
Update, June 30, 4:00 p.m.:
For those who are grieving Mohammad Mehboob's passing, counselor Tabbasum will come to Dar AlNoor July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Mehboob's funeral will be at 1:30 on July 1 at Dar AlNoor after Dhuhr prayer. For more information on his funeral and burial, see the Muslim Association of Virginia's page.
Update, 12:24 p.m.:
From the Fairfax County Police Department:
"Police are investigating the unattended death of Mohammad Mehboob, 58, of Manassas. Mehboob’s body was recovered from the Occoquan River shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29, near the Route 123 bridge overpass.
Mehboob was reported as a missing person to Prince William County Police early in the day on Thursday, June 28. Prince William County Police requested assistance that afternoon after Mehboob’s vehicle was located near the Route 123 bridge that crosses over the Occoquan River. Multiple resources were sent to the area to search the shoreline and water.
The Fairfax County Police Marine Patrol Unit utilized their side scan sonar and located the body, which was then recovered by the Dive Team, assisted by Prince William County Police. The Medical Examiner will determine cause of death."
Update, June 29:
Mohammad Mehboob was found dead this morning, after an extensive search that lasted several hours.
Mehboob was president of the Muslim Association of Virginia. He had been missing since 3 a.m. Thursday. His vehicle was discovered on a bridge Thursday morning. Mehboob also served on the board of directors for Dar AlNoor Islamic Community Center.
"His body was found this morning," the Fairfax County Police Department Public Information Office said. The Fairfax County Police Department had taken over the investigation and has not released more information yet on the cause of death.
If you knew Mohammad Mehboob, consider leaving a message of remembrance for the family.
Update, 9:44 p.m., June 28: The Mehboob family reached out to Patch this evening to comment on Mohammad Mehboob's disappearance.
"Our father, Mohammad Mehboob, is an extremely strong, courageous, and responsible person who is a role model for the community. His disappearance and the circumstances surrounding this event have been a shock to us and show no evidence of depression or suicidal behavior. We are saddened to find that his mindset has been reported differently. He is very much committed to his family and his community. We are anxiously awaiting his safe return and ask for everyone's prayers at this time."
Original story: Mohammad Mehboob, president of the Muslim Association of Virginia, has been missing since 3 a.m. today, and is possibly endangered. Mehboob also serves on the board of directors for Dar AlNoor Islamic Community Center.
Family members found Mehboob's vehicle on the Occoquan River Bridge this morning. They had not seen him since 3 a.m., Prince William County police public information offier Jonathan Perok said.
"It is believed that Mr. Mehboob is suicidal and has been listed as endangered," Perok said. "Currently, as a precaution, dive teams are searching the Occoquan River."
Police K-9 units and a helicopter were used in the search earlier today.
If you know any information that might help police find Mohammad Mehboob, call 703-792-6500. Mehboob drove a 1992 gold Lexus. He is described as a white male, 5-foot-10, weighing 180 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He lived on Jeremiah Court in Manassas.
Umar Ayub
1:59 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
Lovely man x
miriam
4:28 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
The following patch interview gives some insight on how this man served our community:
http://dalecity.patch.com/articles/dar-alnoor-islamic-community-center-a-place-of-prayer-and-learning
Lauren Jost
4:48 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
Miriam,
Thank you for adding the link. It is connected to the above article but the link is a bit hidden underneath the map.
rene maure
4:48 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
i know this guy for long time he 's a nice guy good family father so i don 't thing that he kill himself i am shock whit this news i saw him couple weeks ago and now he is dead man life is nothing
Vakil A. Khan
10:44 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012
I know Br. Mahboob and he has been my friend for many years. He was very nice and good family father and loved by most of the people in the community. I do not think that he would suicide. I was shocked when I heard news about his death. Allah (God) forgive and bless him. Put him in peace and heaven and give patience to his family and friends. Aameen (Amen).
Rachel Leon
4:17 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
We have updated this story with information on Mohammad Mehboob's funeral, burial, and counseling services for the grieving: http://lakeridge.patch.com/articles/local-muslim-leader-s-body-found-in-occoquan-river
Danish jameel
12:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
i know this Man for long time he was a nice man well know person good helper it is a big Los.in all religion suicide is sin and he was a really really religious person so i don 't thing that he kill himself !!! ALLAH give him Jannaha AMAN