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Hyderabad Auto Driver Beaten to Death Over Rs 10 Change Dispute; Accused Identified
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News18•21-09-2026, 10:14
Hyderabad Auto Driver Beaten to Death Over Rs 10 Change Dispute; Accused Identified
- •An auto driver, Mohammed Mukarram, was allegedly beaten to death in Vattapally, Hyderabad, following an argument over Rs 10 change.
- •The incident occurred on Sunday evening, and Mukarram succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized.
- •Bahadurpura AIMIM MLA Mohammed Mubeen stated that the accused, Azim, who claims to be a reporter, called associates to assault Mukarram in front of his family.
- •Mubeen alleged that Azim and his associates are known rowdies and this is the second murder on the same street within a month.
- •A case has been registered, and local leaders are demanding swift action, increased police patrolling, and justice for the victim's family.
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The fatal dispute began over a Rs 10 change after the victim gave a 200 rupee note for a 10 rupee fare in Vattapally.
Bahadurpura AIMIM MLA Mohammed Mubeen identified the primary accused as a reporter named Azim, who allegedly called six to eight associates to beat the driver.
Local AIMIM leaders and police reached the scene immediately after the incident. An official at the Rajendranagar police station stated that a case has been registered and an investigation is currently underway.
