Hyderabad: Two persons were arrested on Friday, February 21 for attacking a hotel owner in Hyderabad after an argument ensued non-payment of bills that took place a month ago.
The accused were identified as Mohammed Saleem and Mohammed Javed and the hotel owner as Ishaq.
Speaking to Siasat.com, Ishaq’s brother Ismail said the attack took place on January 20. “Saleem was our regular customer and often purchased biryani. One day, he entered into an argument with my brother over bill payment,” Ismail said.
“Saleem paid the amount. Afterwards, he and Javed returned with a rod and attacked Ishaq. My brother was sitting with his daughters when the incident took place,” he added.
Though the attack took place a month ago, a video of the incident emerged on Friday.
Lalguda police told Siasat.com that a case was registered under section 115 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanahita (BNS).
Saleem and Javed were arrested on Friday and produced before a court where they were sent to judicial custody, police said.
GHMC seizes Taj Banjara hotel in Hyderabad
A day ago, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) reportedly took action against a renowned Taj Banjara hotel in Hyderabad. The action was taken after the management failed to clear property tax dues.
As per reports, the civic authorities have seized Taj Banjara which is a luxury hotel located in the upscale Banjara Hills area over unpaid taxes amounting to Rs. 1.40 crore.
GHMC seizes Taj Banjara hotel in Hyderabad
It is reported that GHMC had issued multiple notices to the hotel management urging them to settle the outstanding tax amount.
It should be noted that as of February 2025, Taj Banjara is not listed among the hotels on the official Taj Hotels website.
