Hyderabad: Kanchanbagh police have arrested six persons over the murder of Syed Omer alias Mashallah Omer on November 3. The accused also attempted to murder Syed Bin Mehfooz at Hafeez Baba Nagar. Two accused, including the alleged mastermind, remain absconding.
According to police, the accused allegedly plotted the murder over a rental dispute between the deceased’s maternal uncle and a house owner. They allegedly lured Omer to a location near SA Hair Cutting Saloon under the pretext of settling the dispute and attacked him with a knife. They also stabbed Mehfooz when he intervened.
The arrested are Aman Qureshi, Khaled Bhaisa, Jaffer Bin Hawail, Mohammed Shafiullah Qureshi, Mohammed Ali Abrar and Dasthagir Ahmed alias Imran. Abdul Khader Ahmed Batawil Almoodi and Muzamil alias MLA are absconding.
Police said the accused allegedly destroyed evidence by burning bloodstained clothes. They also allegedly disposed of the murder weapon and the victim’s mobile phone. Officers apprehended the six on November 4 while they were reportedly planning to flee to Kadapa.
Police seize knife, phones and two-wheelers
Police seized a knife, five mobile phones and four two-wheelers from the accused. They registered the case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Inspector J. Balaraju of Kanchanbagh police station is conducting further investigation. He is working under the close supervision of Chandrayangutta division ACP A Sudhakar. Addl. DCP, Rajendranagar zone, K Sreenivas Rao and DCP S Sreenivas are providing guidance and overall supervision.