Hyderabad, Sept. 20 -- A 42-year-old man was beaten to death in Hyderabad's Vattepally, under Falaknuma Police Station limits, on Sunday, September 20.

The deceased was identified as Mukarram. Following the incident, Mukarram's brother alleged that assailants, pretending to be media personnel, approached him and beat him to death. He also accused the group of being involved in other unlawful activities in the area and urged the government and police to take strict action.

The Falaknuma police confirmed the death.

The Station House Officer and the Investigating Officer were not available to comment on the murder. Further details are awaited.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Siasat Daily....