HYDERABAD: Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old electrician, who police say was killed by relatives opposed to his marriage. The incident occurred on June 12 and stemmed from a family dispute over the victim's love marriage.
Background of the Dispute
According to police, the victim had married the sister of the main accused in January 2025. The marriage was reportedly opposed by the accused, leading to frequent arguments between the two men. Tensions within the family persisted even after the couple welcomed a baby boy in December 2025.
Events Leading to the Murder
A complaint lodged by the victim's father at Golconda Police Station revealed that the main accused, accompanied by his mother and another sister, recently visited the family's residence in Kumarwadi. They allegedly quarreled with the victim and forcibly took his wife back to their home.
The situation escalated on June 12 when the main accused, along with two cousins and a woman relative, entered the victim's house armed with iron rods, a knife, and wooden sticks. Police stated that the victim was first struck on the head with an iron rod before the other accused joined the assault using a knife and wooden sticks. The victim sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Injuries to the Victim's Father
The victim's father was also injured while attempting to intervene, suffering bleeding injuries to his hand and cheek, police said.
Legal Action and Arrests
Based on the father's complaint, a case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act, 1959. Following the murder, a special police team launched a search operation and arrested all four accused on June 13 based on specific intelligence inputs, police added.
