The Santosh Nagar Police have initiated an investigation into a violent assault involving members of the notorious 'Maya Gang' in the Old City area of Hyderabad. The incident, which took place in Owaisi Nagar within the Jawahar Colony jurisdiction, has surfaced following the recovery of digital evidence.
According to preliminary reports, two individuals identified as Sohail and Saud, both allegedly affiliated with the Maya Gang, intercepted a young man named Basith. The duo reportedly carried out a brutal and unprovoked physical assault on the victim.
Evidence from Surveillance Cameras
The entire sequence of the attack was captured by a CCTV camera installed in the locality. The footage shows the assailants cornering Basith before launching the assault, providing the police with critical visual evidence to identify the perpetrators.
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The Santosh Nagar police officials are currently examining the video to establish the sequence of events and the weapons, if any, used during the crime. The increasing activities of such local gangs in the Old City belt have prompted increased patrolling in residential pockets like Jawahar Colony.
Police Action and Local Impact
Following the registration of the case, police teams are conducting raids to apprehend Sohail and Saud, who fled the scene after the incident. Authorities are also investigating the motive behind the targeted attack on Basith and whether it stems from personal enmity or territorial disputes.
Local residents have expressed concern over the rising influence of the Maya Gang in the region. The police department has assured the public of strict action against organized groups attempting to disrupt law and order in the South Zone.