Hyderabad: Two groups clash over property dispute in Old City; lawyer opens fire

Tension gripped the Mirchowk area as two groups clashed over a property issue, leading to a lawyer reportedly opening fire with a rifle.

Late on Saturday night, Mirchowk police received information about a clash between two groups at Magar ki Bowli near Mandi Mir Alam. The involved parties were identified as Masood Ali Khan (a lawyer), Murtuza Ali Khan, Hashmathunisa Begum, Mohammed Khaleeq Ur Rehman Qureshi aka Arfath, Mohammed Aneeq Ur Rehman Qureshi, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Sultana, and other family members. The clash erupted as the groups confronted each other with lathis.

During the altercation, lawyer Masood Ali Khan allegedly fired two rounds from his rifle at the rival group. The incident caused panic in the area, prompting the arrival of the police.