Hyderabad, May 29 -- Hyderabad police have arrested seven accused, including Mujahid Alam Khan and Mahboob Alam Khan, for allegedly planning the murder of advocate Khaja Moizuddin over Waqf property disputes.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner, VC Sajjanar, said that the motive behind the murder stemmed from prolonged disputes over Waqf properties and management issues in Malakpet and Lakdikapul areas. Several civil, criminal and Waqf Tribunal cases were pending between both groups for many years.

"The accused Mujahid Alam Khan and his father Mahboob Alam Khan allegedly conspired with their associates to eliminate the advocate for a contract amount of Rs 15 lakh. The conspiracy was executed through intermediaries Hassan Ali alias Chaous, Mun...