Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ganja Addict Attacks UP Tourist Near Makkah Masjid
A tourist from Uttar Pradesh named Jitendra Kumar was visiting Hyderabad and sightseeing near the historic Makkah Masjid.
Suddenly, a man addicted to ganja attacked him with a stone, causing head injuries and cuts.
The tourist was taken to a nearby hospital and is now stable.
The police quickly caught the attacker, who lives on the streets and uses money to buy drugs.
The incident has raised concerns about both tourist safety and the need to help people with addiction.
A tourist from Uttar Pradesh was attacked near Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad.
The attacker was a ganja addict who struck the victim with a stone without provocation.
The victim sustained head injuries and cuts on his hand.
The victim was treated at a nearby hospital and is now stable.
The accused was apprehended by the police and is suspected to have acted under the influence of ganja.
- Who
- Jitendra Kumar, a 45-year-old tourist from Uttar Pradesh, and an unidentified ganja addict
- What
- The tourist was attacked by the ganja addict near Makkah Masjid
- When
- Recently, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Near Makkah Masjid in the Old City of Hyderabad
- Why
- The accused is suspected to have attacked the tourist while under the influence of ganja
Tourist Safety Concerns
Public Health and Addiction Issues
Tourist Safety
Tourist Safety Concerns
The incident highlights the need for better security measures to protect tourists, especially in popular tourist areas like the Old City of Hyderabad.
Public Health and Addiction Issues
While tourist safety is important, the incident also underscores the broader issue of addiction and the need for support and rehabilitation for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
- Victim
- Jitendra Kumar, 45, from Uttar Pradesh
- Accused
- Unknown, a ganja addict with no family, lives on the streets
- Location
- Near Makkah Masjid, Old City, Hyderabad
- Injuries
- Head injuries and cuts on the hand
- Condition
- Stable after medical treatment