Hyderabad: Tolichowki police arrested an accused after a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in a shocking incident at Paramount Colony, raising fresh concerns over rising violent crimes in the city.
According to police, the murder took place near Marwa Dental Hospital within the Tolichowki police station limits. The victim, identified as Irfan, was attacked with a knife by a man named Bilal. Police said the incident stemmed from a minor argument between the accused and Irfan’s younger brother, Adnan.
When Irfan intervened to stop the quarrel, Bilal allegedly lost control and launched a brutal knife attack on him. Irfan suffered severe injuries and collapsed at the spot. Locals rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead due to excessive blood loss.
Police registered a murder case and immediately took the accused into custody. Officers said further investigation was underway to establish the full sequence of events and the motive behind the attack.
Tolichowki murder adds to fear over rising violence
Tolichowki murder has added to growing public anxiety as Hyderabad has witnessed several violent incidents in recent days. Police officials acknowledged that even minor disputes were increasingly escalating into fatal attacks, causing fear among residents.
Investigators are questioning Bilal to verify his background and check for any previous enmity or criminal history. Police said they were examining witness statements and CCTV footage from the area to strengthen the case.
Residents have urged authorities to take stricter measures to control crime and restore confidence in the city’s law-and-order situation. Police said they would intensify patrolling and take firm action to prevent such incidents in the future.
