Overview On the night of October 29, 2025 , Shaik Mohisin , a 24-year-old man, was murdered in Ghouse Nagar , Bandlaguda , Hyderabad . The Hyderabad police arrested five men within two days of the incident. The case is linked to ongoing rivalries between local cow-theft gangs. Key Developments Arrests: Five men were arrested on November 1, 2025 . Accused Individuals: Syed Sha Fahad , 23 , cab driver Syed Sohail , 21 , auto driver Mohammed Amer , 24 , auto driver Mohammed Bin Abdullah Saif alias Mohammed Topi , 32 , auto driver Shaik Afroz , 30 , cab driver Location: All the accused are residents of the Bandlaguda and Falaknuma areas of Hyderabad . Rivalry: Fahad and Saif had a long-standing rivalry with Riyaz and Hashmath , members of local cow-theft gangs. Motive: The accused believed Mohisin was betraying them by sharing their whereabouts with rival groups and supporting the Adil gang , which was involved in the murder of Fahad’s cousin, Mubarak Sigar , in January 2024 . Incident Details On the night of October 29 , around 9 p.m. , Fahad , Sohail , and Amer attacked Mohisin at his pan shop in Ghouse Nagar with a sickle and knives. Mohisin died on the spot due to multiple injuries. UPSC Relevance This incident is relevant to GS3: Law and Order as it highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in controlling gang violence and maintaining peace in urban areas. It also touches upon GS2: Social Justice , considering the socio-economic factors that contribute to such criminal activities. Important Facts The murder took place in Ghouse Nagar , Bandlaguda . Five men were arrested within two days of the murder. The accused had a rivalry with members of local cow-theft gangs . The deceased was suspected of sharing information with rival groups. The incident highlights the issue of gang violence in urban areas.