Rowdy sheeter hacked to death in Meerpet, Hyderabad
- A rowdy sheeter was hacked to death in Meerpet, Hyderabad on Tuesday.
- The attack was carried out by a group of assailants using sharp weapons.
- Police suspect personal enmity as the motive and have registered a case.
Hyderabad: A rowdy sheeter was hacked to death in Meerpet on Tuesday evening, sending shockwaves through the locality. The victim, identified as a known criminal with multiple cases against him, was attacked by a group of assailants near a local market.
Attack in broad daylight
Eyewitnesses said the assailants arrived on motorcycles and attacked the victim with sharp weapons. The incident took place around 6 pm, catching several bystanders off guard.
The victim died on the spot. Locals alerted the police, who reached the spot and shifted the body to a government hospital for post-mortem.
Police investigation underway
Meerpet police have registered a case of murder. Preliminary investigations suggest that personal enmity could be the reason behind the attack.
“The victim was a rowdy sheeter with a criminal record. We are looking into his recent activities and rivalries,” a police officer said. No arrests have been made so far.
Police have formed special teams to nab the accused. They are scanning CCTV footage from the area to identify the attackers.
Rising concerns over gang violence
The incident has raised concerns about gang violence in the Meerpet area. Local residents have demanded better policing and increased patrolling.
Officials have not yet confirmed if the attack was linked to any ongoing turf war. They are also probing if the victim had received any threats recently.
This is not the first such incident in the region. In the past year, several rowdy sheeters have been targeted in similar attacks across the city.
Police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help in the investigation. They have assured anonymity to those who provide leads.
The family of the victim has been informed. They are yet to give a statement to the police.
Authorities are now focusing on preventing any retaliatory violence. They have increased vigil in sensitive pockets of Meerpet.
What happens next will depend on how quickly the police track down the assailants. The case is likely to be taken up by the crime branch if leads point to a larger gang network.