In a significant breakthrough, Kagaznagar Rural Police arrested seven individuals in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Syed Dawood Ali from the Indira Market area. The incident occurred on Tuesday in C Bapu Colony, under the jurisdiction of the Kagaznagar Rural police station.
DSP Ramanujam revealed in a press conference that the murder stemmed from a longstanding rivalry. A group of seven conspired and carried out the killing of Dawood Ali.
The accused—Sheikh Akbar, Sheikh Jameer, Girigula Rajesh, Sheikh Ameer, Durve Raghavendra, Gogarla Rupesh, and a minor—were apprehended at Kagaznagar railway station on Wednesday.
The press meet was attended by Rural CI Srinivas Rao, SI Sandeep Kumar, Dahegaon SI Vikram, and other police officials. Investigation continues into the motive and further details.