Three Arrested in Upperpally Stabbing Death
Recovered weapons are central to a police probe of an alleged conspiracy over earlier disputes, and the suspects will be produced for judicial remand.
Overview
- The victim, Mohd. Naseeruddin Ahmed Khan (known as Waseem), was attacked near Shams Tailor Shop and later died at a hospital after the September 24 assault.
- Rajendranagar police arrested Mohammed Iliyas (28), Mohd. Shoaib alias Soheb (22) and Shaik Sultan (23) in connection with the killing.
- Investigators seized a knife, a metal/brass knuckle, a two-wheeler, a mobile phone and blood-stained clothes that police say link the suspects to the attack.
- Police say the arrests follow earlier disputes and that their probe indicates an alleged conspiracy to kill; a bystander who tried to intervene was also injured.
- All three accused are being produced for judicial remand as further forensic tests and inquiries continue, and authorities say they will pursue charges if evidence supports the theory.