Rental row turns deadly; six held for murder

Hyderabad: Kanchanbagh Police arrested six persons in connection with the murder of a 35-year-old man and an attempt to murder another person following a conspiracy over a rental property dispute in Hafeez Baba Nagar.

The violent incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday near SA Hair Cutting Saloon and Men’s Parlour Lane at Pathar Ka Makhan, B-Block, Hafeez Baba Nagar, within Kanchanbagh police station limits. Police arrested Aman Qureshi, Khaled Bin Abdus Samad Bayeesa, Jaffer Bin Hawail, Mohammed Shafiullah Qureshi, Mohammed Ali Abrar, and Dasthagir Mohiuddin Ahmed alias Imran. Prime accused Abdul Khader Ahmed Batawil Almoodi and another accused, Muzamil alias MLA, are currently absconding. Police seized a knife used in the crime, five mobile phones, and four two-wheelers used during the offence.

According to police, the deceased, identified as Syed Omer alias Mashallah Omer, left his residence around 3.10 am to meet childhood friend Aman Qureshi to discuss a rental dispute involving his maternal uncle. During the meeting, an argument led to a planned attack wherein Mashallah Omer was stabbed multiple times in the neck, dying at the scene. Police confirmed that Syed Bin Mehfooz, who intervened to protect the victim, was also stabbed in the neck and sustained severe injuries.

Kanchanbagh Police registered a case following a formal complaint. Investigations revealed the murder was planned over a property dispute between the victim's uncle, Abdul Barawaz, and house owner Abdul Khader Ahmed Batawil Almoodi. Rajendranagar Zone DCP S Sreenivas stated that after the murder, suspects burnt bloodstained clothes near Mallapur to destroy evidence. The murder weapon and victim's phone were discarded behind Hotel Raghavendra at Pahadi Shareef.

The accused took shelter near Pahadi Shareef Dargah and planned to escape to Kadapa when police apprehended them on credible information. Police confirmed that active search efforts continue to track down and arrest the two absconding accused while furthering the investigation into the criminal conspiracy.

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M M Farooqui, senior correspondent with interest in writing a range of stories about Hyderabad and its Purana Sheher. An experienced journalist specializing in departments including Heritage, Transport, Municipal Corporation, Majlis among others with over six years of writing expertise. When not immersed in writing, he can be found spending time in eating Hyderabadi cuisines, Mughlai, Chinese, exploring new things and listening to songs and qawwalis. Farooqui is an accomplished writer with a passion for writing with six years of experience, he has honed his craft in various genres. Farooqui’s diverse family history and embracing cultures have enriched his writing with unique perspectives.

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