Hyderabad Advocate Killed in Suspected Targeted SUV Attack; Owaisi Demands Probe
Hyderabad, May 23 (TNT): In a broad daylight incident, an advocate was killed after an SUV allegedly rammed into him in a suspected targeted hit-and-run attack at Masab Tank in Hyderabad on Saturday morning.
The deceased was identified as Khaja Mohiuddin, who was associated with legal battles concerning alleged encroachments on Waqf Board lands.
According to the Nampally Police, the incident occurred when Mohiuddin was about to enter his parked car.
Police said CCTV footage reportedly showed the advocate opening the rear door of his vehicle to place a bag inside before attempting to get into the driver’s seat. At that moment, an SUV allegedly sped towards him, rammed into him and fled the scene.
Local residents rushed him to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
The incident has triggered outrage among sections of the legal fraternity, with several lawyers alleging that the attack was premeditated and linked to Mohiuddin’s involvement in cases concerning alleged illegal occupation of Waqf properties in Hyderabad.
Family members and fellow lawyers claimed that Mohiuddin had received threats in connection with sensitive land disputes he was pursuing in courts and alleged that vested interests linked to land encroachments could be behind the attack.
Meanwhile, Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the killing and demanded immediate arrest of those responsible.
Reacting on social media platform X, Owaisi said he personally knew the deceased advocate and called upon the Hyderabad police to arrest the “main mastermind and assailants” involved in the murder.
He also expressed solidarity with the victim’s family and said, “We stand with his son Advocate Farhan and the family.”
Later in the day, Owaisi visited the residence of late advocate Khaja Mohiuddin and offered condolences to the bereaved family members.
Family members and supporters alleged that the advocate had been receiving threats for actively pursuing legal cases related to protection of Waqf properties and claimed that the killing was part of a larger conspiracy.
They demanded that police conduct a comprehensive investigation into the case and immediately arrest all those involved.
There were also demands for the government to constitute a special court for speedy trial and ensure fast-track justice so that all persons responsible are punished according to law.
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