Police found that arrested persons committed the crime due to a previous enmity. (Representational)
Hyderabad Police on Monday arrested five persons allegedly involved in the murder of a rowdy-sheeter as well as in a robbery case.
The five arrested have been identified as Mahmood Bin Alvi, Ayub Bin Alvi, Mohd Hyder Ali Quadri, Mohd Zubair, and Valiahmed. A hunt has been launched for four other accused who are on the run, Anjani Kumar, Police Commissioner Hyderabad said in a press conference today.
As per the investigation, the police found that the arrested persons committed the crime due to a previous enmity.
"They (five accused) were involved in the brutal murder of the 35-year-old Syed Mushtaq, a rowdy-sheeter himself. Mushtaq had 27 cases registered against him at several police stations," he said.
Further, he added that the crime was committed on July 17 at about 01:05 am near Abu Bakar Masjid of Old Malakpet at Hyderabad.
The police have also seized two bikes from Mahmood Bin Alvi and Valiahmed, along with two mobile phones.