Meerpet Double Murder: Businessman Arrested for Brutal Family Attack
A 42-year-old businessman arrested for the brutal killing of two women and attacking another in Hyderabad's Meerpet area.
The Hyderabad City Police have apprehended a 42-year-old businessman in connection with a gruesome double murder that shook the Meerpet area on November 4. The accused, identified as Mohammed Siddiqui, a resident of Hayath Colony, allegedly stabbed three family members, resulting in the deaths of two women.
The Horrific Discovery
The incident came to light following a complaint lodged by Mohammad Ahmed Khan, a 37-year-old Assistant Section Officer at the Telangana Secretariat. According to the complaint, Khan was visiting his sister's residence in the Ranga Reddy District when the tragedy unfolded.
Between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm on November 4, Khan was startled by loud screams emanating from within the house. Upon rushing downstairs, he discovered a blood-soaked scene. His sister, her mother-in-law Niranjan Bee, and her husband Yusuf were all lying injured and bleeding. As Khan witnessed the carnage, he spotted Mohammed Siddiqui fleeing the premises in a car.
A Trail of Harassment and Grudges
Investigations revealed a dark backdrop of family conflict. The complainant had previously been informed by his sister that her sister-in-law's husband, Mohammed Siddiqui, had been sexually harassing her.
Furthermore, police believe the motive was rooted in deep-seated family disputes. Siddiqui, who is the son-in-law of the deceased Niranjan Bee, had reportedly been insulted by his wife's family in the presence of elders. The family had also allegedly threatened to initiate legal proceedings against him, fueling a grudge that led Siddiqui to plan the elimination of his relatives.
The Execution of the Crime
On the day of the attack, the accused allegedly lured his brother-in-law, Yusuf, into his car near a petrol pump. He then drove Yusuf to the house of the victims. Once inside, Siddiqui allegedly used a knife to stab Niranjan Bee, Yusuf, and Yusuf's wife.
While Niranjan Bee and Yusuf's wife died instantly at the scene, Yusuf survived the attack and is currently undergoing medical treatment in a hospital.
Police Operation and Arrest
Following the incident, the Meerpet Police, acting under the directions of Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, and the guidance of DCP B. Rajesh, launched a manhunt. In a coordinated effort with the Shamshabad Task Force, Mohammed Siddiqui was tracked down and arrested on November 5.
During the operation, the police successfully seized the following items used in the crime:
- The knife used for the stabbings
- The car used by the accused to flee the scene
- One mobile phone
The accused has been booked under Sections 103(1) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The operation was carried out under the supervision of ACP D.V. Pradeep Kumar Reddy, with key involvement from Inspector B. Shobhan of Meerpet, the Shamshabad Task Force Inspector, and Sub-Inspector Md. Abdul Hayyum.