A 42-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, Mohammed Mukarram, died after allegedly being assaulted following a dispute over an auto-rickshaw fare in Vattepally, Hyderabad, on September 20.
According to police, the dispute began after a woman passenger allegedly offered a higher denomination note for a Rs 20 fare and the driver said he did not have change. Mukarram later returned to the area after being asked to settle the matter.
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Mohammed Mukarram, 42, died following an alleged assault in Vattepally, Hyderabad.
Police said the dispute involved payment and change for a ₹20 fare.
Three persons have been identified in connection with the case.
Two accused have been taken into custody.
Police are continuing the investigation.
Police said that three men allegedly assaulted him near SK Medical Store at around 7:30 pm. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Police registered a murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Two accused have been taken into custody, while police are searching for another person allegedly involved in the incident. Further investigation is underway.
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The reported incident involved a fatal assault following a dispute over an auto-rickshaw fare. Police are investigating the circumstances and the alleged involvement of the accused.
