Hyderabad Police Crack Pre-Planned Murder Case in 48 Hours
HYDERABAD: Osmania University police and the Task Force (East Zone) detected a murder case within two days, arresting two persons for allegedly killing a 58-year-old man at Tarnaka on December 1, 2025. The case was registered in Crime No. 521/2025 under Section 103 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police said the victim, Magu Singh, 58, unemployed, and a resident of Jai Human Lane, Dhoolpet, Mangalhat, Hyderabad, was murdered at Yerrakunta Katta, Tarnaka.
Accused suspected victim of ‘black magic’
According to investigators, A-1 Shaik Ghouse (also spelt Goush) suspected that Singh was performing black magic against his family, causing financial losses in his fish business and spreading rumours about his wife. Police said Ghouse allegedly conspired with A-2 Syed Shoaib described as his son-in-law in the note—to eliminate the victim.
A-2 allegedly called Singh on December 1 and lured him to Boost Hotel Lane, Chilkalguda. When Singh arrived, A-1 allegedly hit him on the head with an iron rod.
Victim moved in car; throat allegedly slit
Police said the accused transported the injured man in A-2’s Mahindra Xylo (TS07 UE 3424) to Yerrakunta Katta, Tarnaka, where A-1 allegedly slit his throat with a knife. After confirming death, the accused dumped the body outside the vehicle and fled. The weapons were later concealed near their residence.
Accused arrested; weapons seized
On December 3, based on credible inputs, the SHO Osmania University police station, detectives of OU Sity and Nallakunta police stations, and the East Zone Task Force apprehended the accused. The seized material includes:
Mahindra Xylo (TS07 UE 3424)
Two bikes (Activa and Burgman)
Iron rod (21.5 inches)
Knife (16-inch blade; 6.5-inch handle)
Clothes worn during the offence
Two mobile phones
A-1 has previous criminal history
Police said A-1 was earlier involved in Crime No. 549/2011 under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code at Mailardevpally police station, and Crime No. 861/2024 under Sections 110 and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Banjara Hills police station.
The detection was supervised by senior officers of East Zone and the Task Force.
Police caution public against black magic
Police advised citizens not to rely on black magic for personal or financial issues and urged them to report such activities, calling them illegal and exploitative.
