BENGALURU: Four people were arrested by the DJ Halli police in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old fabricator, who was killed in DJ Halli on December 21 night, a day before his elder brother’s marriage.
The police arrested Chota Shahid (25), Chennai Shahid (30), Albaz (22) and Taufeeq (22), who allegedly hacked Shaikh Rizwan to death in front of his house over old rivalry. Chota Shahid and Chennai Shahid are history-sheeters involved in many crimes, the police said.
On the night of December 21, while Rizwan and his family members were busy with the prewedding ceremony of his brother Irfan, the accused came on bikes and called Rizwan out.
When he went out, the accused had a verbal duel allegedly over an old dispute regarding a silver chain. As the fight became intense, Chota Shahid, who is also Rizwan’s friend, stabbed Rizwan and fled the spot.
Family members who heard Rizwan’s screams rushed out of the house only to see him lying in a pool of blood.
He was rushed to Bowring Hospital where he died. It is said that the accused were under the influence of narcotic drugs when the incident occurred and a few residents who saw and recognised the accused informed the police, which helped them nab the accused.
