January 10, 2021
Dr Ajaz Anwar recounts the life of the man who famously ran a bicycle workshop at the Nihalchand Building on Nicholson Road, which was visited by people of all faiths
The goons, next to Latif’s workshop. Image: Supplied
When a friend of Mullah Latif sold his old bicycle for Rs 65, to pay the college fees of a needy student, Latif was alarmed. He gave a brand new Hercules bicycle to his friend against a monthly installment of Rs 10. His friend initially thought it was the monthly rent, but for Latif it was an installment.
After 16 months, Latif told his friend that he had paid the whole amount. The issue was settled amicably after it was agreed that Latif would remain the owner while his friend would continue to use it for free. Years later, after Latif had died, his friend returned the bike to his son, Aziz.