26-year-old man arrested for killing brother in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat

Police say Hashim Hussain allegedly stabbed his elder brother Safdar during a family altercation after he reportedly threatened their mother and picked quarrels over alcohol addiction.

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Updated:17th Apr, 2026 at 10:40 AM

HYDERABAD: The Chaderghat police on Thursday arrested a 26-year-old man, Hashim Hussain, for allegedly killing his brother. The victim was allegedly addicted to alcohol and frequently picked quarrels with family members. On Wednesday, he reportedly threatened his mother and elder brother. During the altercation, Hashim allegedly attacked Safdar with a knife in a fit of rage

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26-year-old man arrested for killing brother in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat

Police say Hashim Hussain allegedly stabbed his elder brother Safdar during a family altercation after he reportedly threatened their mother and picked quarrels over alcohol addiction.

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