Real Estate Businessman Stabbed to Death in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 45-year-old real estate businessman was stabbed to death in full public view at HB Colony in Moulali on Friday. The deceased, identified as Srikanth Reddy, a resident of HB Colony, was a well-known figure in the local real estate market.
According to police officials, the main accused, Dhanraj of Lalapet, had worked for Srikanth until recently. Dhanraj had a history of showing up to work in an inebriated condition, often causing problems for Srikanth. Unable to tolerate his behavior, Srikanth dismissed him from his job about 20 days ago.
Despite being fired, Dhanraj continued to visit Srikanth's office in HB Colony, repeatedly pestering him for re-employment. On Friday afternoon, Dhanraj, accompanied by a friend named Daniel, met Srikanth at his office and took Rs 1,200 from him to buy liquor.
After consuming alcohol, the duo returned to Srikanth's office at around 5:30 pm. Dhanraj again demanded a job, but Srikanth asked him to come back on Tuesday. When Dhanraj persisted, Srikanth decided to leave the office. As he walked out, Dhanraj and Daniel followed him. Suddenly, they attacked Srikanth with a knife.
On Dhanraj's instructions, Daniel stabbed Srikanth to death in the lane in front of his office. Following the attack, the duo fled the scene. Alerted by the locals, Kushaiguda police rushed to the scene and shifted the body for a postmortem. A case was registered under section 103(1) (murder) of the BNS. A manhunt has been launched to nab the accused.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns about public safety. Residents of HB Colony have expressed fear and demanded increased police presence in the area. The police have also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
The real estate community in Hyderabad has been deeply affected by the tragic loss of Srikanth Reddy. Colleagues and friends remember him as a dedicated and respected professional who was always willing to help others. The industry has come together to offer support to his family and to ensure that justice is served.
Local authorities have promised a thorough investigation into the incident and have assured the community that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. The police are also conducting door-to-door inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage to gather more information and track down the accused.
As the investigation continues, the community remains in mourning, and the family of Srikanth Reddy is left to cope with the devastating loss of a loved one. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the need for employers to take appropriate measures to protect their employees.
