Hyderabad: The realtor murder in Malkajgiri on Monday raised fresh concern about public safety after a realtor was chased and killed in broad daylight near Saket Colony.
Police said Venkataratnam was riding a scooter when unidentified attackers followed him near Foster Billabong School. They stabbed him with knives and then fired at him from close range. He died on the spot. Residents alerted police, and officers reached the area within minutes.
Teams shifted the body for post-mortem and opened a case. Officers also reviewed CCTV footage and spoke to witnesses to track the attackers’ route. Investigators said the suspects escaped before patrol units arrived.
Police link realtor murder in Malkajgiri to gang rivalry
Detectives noted that Venkataratnam had a rowdy sheet at Dhoolpet and was booked earlier in a double murder case. They believe rival groups targeted him due to past conflicts. Teams are checking older cases connected to his record.
Residents said the attack added to recent violent incidents in the city. The realtor murder in Malkajgiri renewed concern about Hyderabad’s shrinking sense of security despite earlier reforms.
