Youth murdered in gang rivalry in Bachupally; assailants made Instagram video

Hyderabad: A murder took place in Bachupally and the police have identified the victim as Teja (26), who was chased and fatally attacked by unidentified assailants late Saturday night near the road to Pragati Nagar pond.

After the heinous act, the assailants also flaunted their crime on social media. They posted a video on Instagram, showing their celebratory dance, purportedly indicating they had exacted revenge on a rival. Police suspect that the motive behind the murder may stem from a longstanding enmity. Kukatpally ACP K Srinivas Rao said that old rivalries may have been the motive behind the murder.

Teja, also known as Siddu, was implicated in a murder case earlier under the jurisdiction of Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar police station on October 24, 2023. The case involved an altercation where Shareef, a known rowdy sheeter and his associates allegedly assaulted Tarun Roy with fatal intent, resulting in Tarun’s demise. Teja, labelled as accused number 3 in that case, was released from custody just two months before his death.

Victim had 12 stab wounds

On Saturday night, Teja was forcibly taken from his residence by assailants. His body was later discovered, near the main road to Pragati Nagar pond, bearing 12 stab wounds and severe head injuries inflicted by stones.

Upon receiving the report, the police initiated a thorough investigation into the matter. A case has been registered, and the police are pursuing leads, including evidence from the Instagram reels.