Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Auto Driver Allegedly Beaten to Death Over ₹10 Change
An auto-rickshaw driver named Mohammed Mukarram died after being attacked in Hyderabad.
The reported argument was about ₹10 in change for a ₹10 ride.
A passenger allegedly gave him a ₹200 note and then asked for change.
Mukarram’s family and an AIMIM politician said the passenger called other people.
They alleged that the group beat Mukarram in front of his family.
His brother said Mukarram had health problems.
Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Reports disagree about whether the area is under Rajendranagar or Falaknuma Police Station.
The accused had not been confirmed as arrested in the reports.
Mohammed Mukarram, a 42-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, died after an alleged assault over ₹10 change in Hyderabad.
The incident occurred Sunday evening in Vattapally, with reports differing over whether it falls under Rajendranagar or Falaknuma Police Station.
Mukarram’s brother and AIMIM MLA Mohammed Mubeen alleged that Azeem, Shoaib and six to eight others attacked him.
The alleged assault reportedly occurred in front of Mukarram’s wife and children after a passenger gave a ₹200 note for a ₹10 fare.
Police registered a case and began investigating, while the identities and arrests of the accused remain unclear.
- Who
- Mohammed Mukarram, an auto-rickshaw driver, died after the alleged attack; his brother, AIMIM MLA Mohammed Mubeen, and police provided information about the case.
- What
- Mukarram allegedly died after being beaten by a group following an argument over ₹10 change.
- When
- Sunday evening; one report also described the incident as occurring the previous night.
- Where
- Vattapally in Hyderabad’s old city area; reports differ on whether it falls under Rajendranagar or Falaknuma Police Station.
- Why
- According to family and MLA allegations, the dispute began when Mukarram was given a ₹200 note for a ₹10 fare and could not provide the change.
Family and MLA Allegations
Police Position
What happened
Family and MLA Allegations
Mukarram’s brother and Mohammed Mubeen alleged that Azeem, Shoaib and several associates brutally assaulted Mukarram over the change dispute, causing his death.
Police Position
Police confirmed that a case had been registered and that an investigation was underway, but had not publicly provided further details about the alleged attackers.
Action demanded
Family and MLA Allegations
Mukarram’s family and Mohammed Mubeen called for immediate arrests, strict punishment and increased patrolling in the area.
Police Position
Police had not yet announced arrests or the final findings of the investigation in the reports.
- Victim
- Mohammed Mukarram, 42, an auto-rickshaw driver
- Reported dispute
- ₹10 change for a ₹10 fare
- Location
- Vattapally, Hyderabad
- Jurisdiction discrepancy
- One report named Rajendranagar Police Station; another named Falaknuma Police Station
- Alleged suspects
- Azeem, Shoaib and six to eight others, according to family and MLA allegations
- Family
- Mukarram is survived by his wife and four children
- Police action
- A case was registered and an investigation was underway
- Related concern
- AIMIM representatives cited a series of murders and called for increased police patrolling
