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21-year-old succumbs to brutal assault by friends in Hyderabad

The incident stemmed from a personal dispute between the victim and the alleged assailant.

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident of brutal violence, a 21-year-old Hyderabad man succumbed to injuries after being mercilessly beaten by his friends.

The incident which stemmed from a personal dispute between the victim and the alleged assailant took place in Jawaharnagar.

What led to the attack?

The deceased who is identified as Praneeth and the prime accused 27-year-old Govardhan were residents of Bhagat Singh Colony in Yapral.

Both were known to each other and had been friends before the dispute arose.

According to police investigations, Govardhan suspected Praneeth of spreading false rumors in their locality, alleging that he was involved in drug peddling.

Enraged by the accusations, Govardhan plotted to harm Praneeth and waited for an opportunity to execute his plan.

Friends’ fatal assault in Hyderabad

On April 5, Govardhan along with a group of friends lured Praneeth out under the pretext of a discussion. Instead, they brutally assaulted him.

Praneeth was initially rushed to a nearby private hospital. As his condition deteriorated, he was shifted to Gandhi Hospital where he tragically passed away on Tuesday morning.

The Jawaharnagar police have registered a case and are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

This post was last modified on April 9, 2025 8:34 am

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Sameer Khan

Sameer Khan, a native of Hyderabad, holds an M.Tech degree. He has been associated with Siasat since 2011, covering stories on Hyderabad, Business, Sports and Technology. Beyond journalism, he is a passionate IT trainer, sharing his expertise in programming and technology with aspiring students. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading books on business, learning about emerging technologies, and exploring geopolitics.

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