Nine arrested after land dispute turns violent in Shabad

Future City Police arrested nine persons in connection with an attempted murder case following a violent clash over a land dispute at Haithabad village in Shabad on October 23.

According to Shabad police, a dispute over properties in the village had been continuing between two groups. Around 5 p.m. on Thursday, a clash broke out near the village mosque, during which the accused attacked the complainant, his father and other family members.

Police said one person sustained serious injuries in a knife attack, while several others were also injured in the clash.

The arrested persons were identified as Syed Zafaruddin, 42, Syed Muzaffar Uddin, 31, Syed Javed, 31, Syed Sajid Uddin, 29, Syed Abrar Uddin, 19, Syed Ateef Ahmed Hashmi, 27, Syed Naseeruddin, 48, Sultan Meeran Uddin, 25, and Mohammed Saber, 37.

Police said Zafaruddin, Muzaffaruddin, Javed, Sajiduddin and Naseeruddin are businessmen, while Abraruddin and Ateef Ahmed Hashmi are students. Sultan Meeranuddin is a private employee and Saber is a legal advisor associated with civil matters and the construction sector.

The accused are residents of Jahanuma in Hyderabad, except Saber, who is from Secunderabad, police said.

During the investigation, Shabad police seized two cars, a motorcycle, two cricket bats, a knife and several mobile phones in connection with the case. Police said all nine accused were produced before the competent court for remand. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and the role of each accused.