Man stabbed in public view in Banjara Hills, enmity suspected

Hyderabad: A construction supervisor was stabbed to death in broad daylight at Sagar Society in Banjara Hills on Saturday, November 7, allegedly over a previous dispute.

The victim, Farooq was resident of Mallapur. He had gone to Sagar Society to purchase firecrackers. While he was parking his motorcycle, the accused, Imad, allegedly confronted him and attacked him with a knife.

Farooq tried to escape from the attacker, but Imad chased him and stabbed him near a firecracker shop. He sustained fatal injuries and died at the spot.

The accused allegedly fled immediately after the attack. The incident, which took place in public view, left people in the locality shocked.

Farooq had reportedly been named as an accused in an earlier case involving an attack on Imad, following which the latter allegedly developed a grudge against him.

Banjara Hills police are investigating the case and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the suspect. Further details are awaited.

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