7 months ago
Hyderabad Sees Road Safety Drive, Murder, and Liquor Shop Dispute
In Hyderabad, the traffic police organized a road safety campaign called 'Arrive Alive' at Lumbini Park.
They asked people to pledge to follow traffic rules by giving a missed call to a special number.
Meanwhile, in Medak district, a man named Mahesh Kumar Verma killed his friend Mohammed Siraj over a small money dispute of ₹22 during a drinking session.
The police arrested Mahesh after he confessed to the crime.
In another incident, liquor shop owners in Munugode protested against new timings imposed by their local MLA, who wants shops to open later in the day to reduce morning drinking and drunk driving.
The excise department said they would look into the matter.
Additionally, a man named Satish from Karnataka was brutally stabbed to death by unidentified assailants on Shamsheer Ganj Road in Hyderabad.
Bystanders recorded the incident on their phones but did not intervene.
The police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the attackers.
Saifabad traffic police organized an 'Arrive Alive' road safety campaign at Lumbini Park, urging citizens to pledge adherence to traffic rules.
A 20-year-old man, Mahesh Kumar Verma, killed his friend Mohammed Siraj over a ₹22 dispute during a drinking session in Medak district.
MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy directed liquor shop owners in Munugode to follow new timings, opening after 1 pm and permit rooms after 6 pm.
Liquor shop owners protested the MLA's orders, and excise officials said they would examine the issue on Monday.
A man named Satish from Karnataka was brutally stabbed to death by unidentified assailants on Shamsheer Ganj Road in Hyderabad, with bystanders recording the incident on their phones.
- Who
- Saifabad traffic police, Mahesh Kumar Verma, Mohammed Siraj, MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, liquor shop owners, Satish (victim), unidentified assailants
- What
- Road safety campaign, murder over ₹22 dispute, liquor shop timing dispute, stabbing of Satish
- Where
- Hyderabad (road safety campaign), Ananthasagar (murder), Munugode (liquor shop dispute), Shamsheer Ganj Road (stabbing of Satish)
- When
- Saturday (road safety campaign), Sunday (murder and liquor shop dispute), Sunday night (stabbing of Satish)
- Why
- To promote road safety, dispute over money, MLA's health concerns and reducing drunk driving, motive behind the stabbing of Satish is unknown
Liquor Shop Owners
MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy
Liquor Shop Timings
Liquor Shop Owners
Liquor shop owners protested the new timings, as it would affect their business.
MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy
MLA suggested new timings to reduce morning drinking and drunk driving.
Key facts
- Road Safety Campaign
- Arrive Alive campaign at Lumbini Park
- Murder Incident
- Mahesh Kumar Verma killed Mohammed Siraj over ₹22 dispute
- Liquor Shop Dispute
- MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy imposes new timings
- Road Safety Pledge
- Missed call to 9240015225 for certificate of commitment
- Murder Location
- Ananthasagar, Chegunta mandal, Medak district
- Liquor Shop Timings
- MLA suggests opening after 1 pm and permit rooms after 6 pm
- Excise Department Timings
- 10 am to 11 pm
- Second Murder Incident
- Satish, a native of Karnataka, was stabbed to death in Hyderabad
- Murder Location
- Shamsheer Ganj Road, under the limits of Chatrinaka Police Station
- Investigation Status
- Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage
Timeline
NH-44's fatal accidents exposed 'golden hour' medical gaps.
Then, Hyderabad's road safety crisis sparked 'Arrive Alive' campaign.
Campaign launched to tackle persistent safety issues, high accident rates.
Hyderabad traffic police unveil 'Arrive Alive', urging citizens to pledge rule adherence.
Pledge via missed call, join the safety drive.
Quotes
Excise department officials
Government officials responsible for regulating the sale and distribution of alcohol in Telangana.
“There is no need to discuss timings separately. Every liquor shop owner must comply with the rules framed by the department to run their business.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
'Arrive Alive' Road Safety Drive
Goldsmith Murdered in Shamsheergunj
Traffic police caught over 536 drunk and drive offenders
Karnataka Man Stabbed To Death In Hyderabad, Bystanders Record On Phone
Excise Dept Reviews MLA's Views on Liquor Biz Timings
Goldsmith from Karnataka stabbed to death in Hyderabad
