BRS leader ends life over harassment by Congressman Baba Fasiuddin

Hyderabad: A Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader died by suicide on Wednesday, May 28, in Hyderabad’s Borabada due to alleged harassment by Congress leader Baba Fasiuddin.

The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Mohammed Sardar, a resident of Borabanda and a medical shop owner. Fasiuddin reportedly demanded money for granting permission to construct a building. A few months ago, Sardar had constructed a house, and the GHMC demolished it for certain violations.

Depressed over the situation, Sardar went to the terrace and jumped to his death. “The family members have raised certain allegations. Based on the complaint, we will register a case and take up an investigation,” the police told the media.

Sardar’s relatives informed the police that Fasiuddin was harassing the BRS leader, following which the latter slipped into depression.

In his complaint, Sardar’s brother Ibrahim stated that Sardar had been under severe mental distress for three months due to threats from local corporator Baba Fasuddin, his wife Habeeba Sultana, their associate PA Saptagiri, and corrupt officials in the Town Planning Department.

The conflict arose when the family began renovating their home, and Fasuddin demanded money, which Sardar refused to pay. Subsequently, Fasuddin, with the help of town planning officials, demolished the third floor of the family’s house.

The next day, Fasuddin allegedly threatened Sardar, stating, “It has not ended with the third floor, I have the whole Municipal department in my hand and will demolish your house, including the foundations.” Ibrahim stated that the family tried to support Sardar, but he could not overcome his mental anguish and took his life.

Following the incident, Sardar was rushed to the hospital in Moti Nagar, where doctors advised transferring him to Renova Neelima Hospital in Sanath Nagar. However, he was declared dead on arrival.

Ibrahim further alleged that similar incidents have occurred in Borabanda due to the actions of the accused. The Borabanda Police registered a case under section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

This copy has been updated with the latest information.