Hyderabad: CPI leader shot dead at park in Malakpet

Hyderabad: A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants at a park in Malakpet on Tuesday morning. The victim who is identified as CPI leader Chandu Rathod was out for a walk when attackers opened fire at close range.

Three to four unidentified assailants shot him dead after arriving in a white Swift car. The attackers first threw chilli powder on the victim. As he tried to flee, they opened fire, killing him on the spot.

The incident occurred near a park around 7 a.m. in Shalivahana Nagar, sending panic through the area. The man was shot dead in front of his wife and son.

Attacked during morning walk with family

The victim, along with his wife and son, was out on a morning walk when the assailants opened fire on him.

The victim’s wife claimed her husband had a long-standing feud with a man named Rajesh, who is also associated with the CPI (ML) and hails from Devaruppala.

The brazen daylight shooting has caused widespread panic in the area. Police launched an investigation.

Native of Nagarkurnool district

The victim was a native of Narsaipalli in Balmuru mandal of Nagarkurnool district and was residing in Chaintanyapuri with his family.

Senior police officials and the forensic team are on the spot.

Police were scanning CCTV footage in the area to identify the killers. They were also investigating whether Chandu Nayak had enmity with anyone.

The victim was reportedly in the real estate business. Police suspect that the killing may be related to a property dispute.

The article has been updated with the latest information