Hyderabad: Two youth found dead in auto-rickshaw at Chandrayangutta; police suspect drug overdose

Hyderabad: Panic gripped Chandrayangutta on Wednesday morning after two youths were found dead in an autorickshaw parked near the Roman Hotel.

Police suspect the youth might have died of a drug overdose.

The shocking discovery was made by local residents, who noticed the bodies lying motionless inside the auto and immediately alerted the police.

Victims identified

The deceased were identified as Jahangir (24) and Irfan (25). Both were residents of the city. Their bodies were shifted to Osmania General Hospital for post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death.

Syringes found at scene

During the inspection of the spot, police recovered three syringes from the autorickshaw, strengthening the suspicion that the youths had consumed drugs. Preliminary investigation suggests that excessive drug intake may have led to their deaths.

Third person absconding

Police said that a third person who was reportedly with the two youths is missing. Efforts are on to trace him, as he is believed to be a crucial link in reconstructing the sequence of events.

Clues team and CCTV probe

The Clues Team visited the scene and collected forensic evidence. Police are also examining CCTV footage from nearby buildings and road junctions to track the movement of the victims and identify those involved.

Case registered

A case has been registered under suspicious death, and further investigation is underway. Police officials said more clarity would emerge after post-mortem reports and examination of technical evidence.