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Realtor Killed in Jawaharnagar Street Attack as CCTV Captures Gang’s Escape

Investigators point to a grudge linked to earlier real-estate disputes.

Overview

  • Police identified the victim as 54-year-old realtor G. Venkata Ratnam, who was stabbed multiple times and died at the scene.
  • The assault occurred around 7:55 a.m. after five to six men intercepted his scooter in Jawaharnagar.
  • CCTV footage shows the attackers arriving in an autorickshaw and a motorcycle and fleeing in the autorickshaw after the stabbing.
  • Ratnam was returning from dropping his daughter at school, and a nearby woman abandoned her scooter and ran for safety during the attack.
  • Jawaharnagar police registered a case, Malkajgiri DCP Ch. Sridhar inspected the site, and a preliminary probe points to suspects from Mangalhat as the investigation continues.