AIMIM leader stabbed to death in Hyd

An All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader was stabbed to death in Hyderabad's Falaknuma area, officials said on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Mahboob Ali. The incident occurred late Sunday night. The officials said that the motive for the murder was not immediately known.

According to initial information, the AIMIM leader was stabbed in Wattepally, Falaknuma police station area, on Sunday night.

Officials said that a group of five to six people attacked Ali. They added that the attackers surrounded him near the Almas Hotel and attacked him with knives and sickles.

The AIMIM leader was seriously injured by the multiple stab wounds. The perpetrators fled the scene after the incident. The officials said that following the incident, Ali fell on the road and was like that for about 15 minutes. He was then taken to a hospital; however, he died during treatment.

Upon receiving information about the attack, Falaknuma police arrived at the scene and began an investigation.

In an official statement regarding the incident, the police said, "Three special teams have been formed to apprehend the suspects. The motive for the murder was not immediately known."

Following the incident, AIMIM MLA Mohammed Mubeen met with the bereaved family and expressed his condolences.

"Deeply saddened and shocked by the brutal murder of Marhoom Mahboob Ali Sahab, AIMIM Worker, who was attacked by unidentified assailants with deadly weapons at Alam's Hotel, Vattepally," Mubeen wrote in a post on X.

The MLA reached the police station and met with police officers and demanded strict and immediate action against those responsible for this crime.

"We urge the Government of Telangana and Hyderabad Police to strengthen patrolling, crack down on anti-social elements, and take stringent action against the growing menace of drugs and violent crime, so that the safety and security of every citizen is ensured," Mubeen added.

Police said that an investigation is currently underway and information is being gathered from the eyewitnesses and the family of the deceased.