Violence Erupts in Hyderabad's Attapur Area Following Dispute
Tension flared in the Chintalmet area of Attapur, Hyderabad, after a group of local youths allegedly set fire to the door of a house where hotel workers were staying and later attacked one of the workers with a knife on Sunday. The incidents followed an argument, leading to police intervention with cases registered for arson and attempt to murder.
First Incident: Arson Attack on Saturday Night
The first incident occurred around 10 pm on Saturday. Md Sajjad, a 39-year-old electrician from Wadi-e-Mahamood in Chintalmet, Attapur, was alerted by his nephew Faizan that a group of local youths were smoking and consuming liquor in front of his house. When Sajjad reached the spot, an argument broke out. According to police reports, the youths then called their associates, poured petrol on the door of the house, and set it ablaze.
Sajjad told police, "Workers of a local hotel stay in that house, which is owned by my sister. The workers informed my nephew about the hooligans, and he in turn sought my help. I was assaulted by the group when I tried to stop them, and they set the door on fire."
Based on Sajjad's complaint, Attapur police registered a case on Sunday against multiple individuals, including Shahid, Maqdoom, Sameer, Adnan, Raheem, Pasha, and Umrez. The accused in this arson case are currently absconding, according to authorities.
Second Incident: Knife Attack on Sunday Afternoon
In a related incident around 4 pm on Sunday, Rehan, an associate of the accused, allegedly came to the same house when Sk Lukman Ali, a 28-year-old hotel worker from West Bengal, was present inside. Lukman reported that he was asleep and heard a knock on the door. As soon as he opened it, Rehan attacked him with a knife, resulting in a cut on his back.
Neighbors quickly shifted Lukman to Osmania General Hospital (OGH), where he received treatment for minor injuries. Based on Lukman's complaint, police registered an attempt to murder case against Rehan on Sunday night. In this case, the accused has been arrested, as confirmed by Attapur police.
Police Response and Legal Actions
Attapur police have taken swift action in response to the violent episodes. They registered two separate cases: one for arson and another for attempt to murder. The police stated, "The accused in the arson case are absconding. In the attempt to murder case, the accused has been arrested."
The incidents have highlighted concerns over public safety in the area, with authorities urging residents to report any suspicious activities. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the arson attack.
This case underscores the importance of community vigilance and prompt police intervention in maintaining law and order in urban neighborhoods like Attapur.
