Hyderabad: Three individuals, including two women, have been arrested for the murder of Mohammed Irfan, an auto driver, under the Tolichowki police station limits.
The accused have been identified as Shaik Bilal, his wife Sana Begum and cousin Ruhi Begum. Another accused, Mohd Naveed, 22, who is also an auto driver and Bilal’s brother-in-law, is currently absconding.
On the night of December 14, Irfan was allegedly murdered by Bilal after he tried to intervene in a fight.
According to the police, Bilal held a grudge against Irfan’s brother Adnan for spreading rumours about his wife. On the ill-fated night, Bilal, along with his family, had gone to the victim’s house to confront Adnan. However, as Adnan was not present, the accused got into an argument with his family members.
Eventually, they left the house to look for Adnan at the auto stand near Marwa Dental Hospital. Suspecting ill intentions, Irfan followed them with his friends, where another fight ensued.
At one point, Bilal allegedly stabbed Irfan on the chest with a knife, causing fatal injuries. Irfan was rushed to Olive Hospital, where he was declared dead.
A case was registered on December 15 after a complaint from victim’s father, and the accused were apprehended the very next day from Afsar Khan Colony in Golconda.
A blood-stained knife and the accused’s clothes were seized by the police. Further investigation is underway.
