Hyderabad: A youth sustained serious injuries in a gang attack in the Kalapathar area of the Old City on Wednesday night, triggering tension in the locality.
The incident occurred near the Fatima Hospital area under Kalapathar police station limits. According to police, rowdy-sheeter Asad, along with his associates, confronted and attacked a youth identified as Khayyum near a kirana shop.
CCTV cameras in the area captured visuals of the gang attack. Consequently, police began examining the footage to identify all those involved.
Khayyum works as an assistant at his brother’s kirana store. At the time of the incident, he was present at the shop. Suddenly, the accused allegedly arrived and launched the assault without provocation.
Police intensify probe into gang attack
The victim suffered severe injuries during the gang attack. Therefore, family members shifted him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, police teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about the violence. Officers registered a case and initiated an investigation.
According to officials, Asad has a criminal history that includes one murder case, two attempt-to-murder cases, and cases of robbery and theft. In addition, authorities had invoked the PD Act against him between 2015 and 2016.
Police are now conducting searches to trace the accused and his associates. Officials said they would take strict action to maintain law and order following the gang attack.