Hyderabad, May 30 -- The Telangana Congress has expelled TPCC Vice President Mujahid Alam Khan from the party following his arrest in connection with the alleged murder of advocate Khaja Moizuddin, while senior Congress leader Mahboob Alam Khan has also been suspended over his alleged role in the case.

Announcing the action, TPCC Disciplinary Committee Chairman and MP Mallu Ravi said the party had taken the matter seriously and decided to expel Mujahid Alam Khan and suspend Mahboob Alam Khan after their arrests by Hyderabad police.

7 arrested

The action comes a day after Hyderabad Police arrested seven accused, including Mujahid Alam Khan and his father, Mahboob Alam Khan, for allegedly conspiring to murder advocate Khaja Moizuddin ove...