Auto driver killed after drunken brawl in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: A petty argument among a group of drunk friends after a wedding reception resulted in the murder of an auto driver at Asif Nagar on Monday.
V Sravan, 24, was killed in the brawl, while 23-year-old computer operator S Sai Ganesh suffered injuries. They were attacked by Bhikshapathi, a former history sheeter from Tappachabutra police station limits, and his brother Ganesh at around 12.30 am.
In his complaint Sai said, “After the function, I, Sravan and friends Chintu, Lakhan, Omkar started consuming liquor. Chintu invited Bhikshapathi to join us.” After a while, Bhikshapathi and Chintu got into an argument. “Chintu assaulted Bikshapathi, who left the spot and returned with his brother Ganesh, carrying a hockey stick and a dagger,” Asif Nagar ACP Shiva Maruthi said.
West Zone DCP A R Srinivas said that Sai is out of danger. A case under Section 302 and 307 was registered. “We are booking auto trolley owner Narsing Rao for organising an event in violation of lockdown rules,” the DCP said.