Hyderabad: A rowdy-sheeter murder near Anand Nagar crossroads in Bandlaguda was captured on CCTV, police said. The incident occurred under Nagole police station limits.
The victim was identified as Mohammed Naheem, a native of Illendu in Khammam district. He had been staying at Sahabhavana Apartments in Bandlaguda.
Police suspect that U Mahesh, alias JK Mahesh, killed Naheem over an old dispute. Both men belonged to Illendu town and had studied together since childhood.
The two had remained close friends for years. However, a dispute over money earned through settlements had reportedly caused friction between them.
According to the available information, the dispute had intensified over the past three months. The rivalry eventually led to the fatal attack.
Both men reportedly faced several murder cases. They also had rowdy sheets opened against them at the Illendu police station.
Rowdy-sheeter murder linked to dispute over settlement money
Police suspect that the old rivalry between the two men led to the murder. The incident took place near Anand Nagar crossroads in Bandlaguda.
Naheem had been living at Sahabhavana Apartments before the incident. Police were examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Meanwhile, Nagole police formed a special team to trace Mahesh and his associates. Officers launched a search for the accused and others allegedly linked to the incident.
The CCTV footage captured the incident near the crossroads. Police were using the available information to track the accused.
The investigation remained focused on Mahesh and his associates. Nagole police continued their search for the accused after the rowdy-sheeter murder.