Hyderabad (Telangana): A 34-year-old auto driver was stabbed to death by another auto driver at an auto stand near Panjagutta police station here on Wednesday.
According to police, deceased Mohammed Anwar was at the auto stand when accused Riyasat Ali came and picked up an argument. Later, when Anwar started walking towards the police station, Riyasat stabbed him from behind.
"A wounded Anwar came running into the police station from where he was shifted to Gandhi Hospital for treatment," Thirupatanna, ACP, Panjagutta Division said.
Anwar succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Police nabbed Riyasat and a case has been registered.
"Anwar succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital. The accused was nabbed immediately and a case under Section 302 of the IPC has been registered against him," he added.
However, Riyasat alleged that he is an HIV patient and Anwar used this information to defame him several times in the past because of which he wanted to take revenge. The police said the real reason behind the attack will be known only after the investigation.
