Hyderabad, Oct. 2 -- A 50-year-old PhD scholar from Osmania University was found murdered in Kokapet under Narsing police limits on Wednesday, September 30.

The victim was identified as K Vekanna, who was found murdered at Neopolis near his car. It is suspected that a financial dispute regarding the car led to the murder. The investigation revealed that Vekanna was beaten with a cricket bat.

The vehicle's windowpanes were found shattered, pointing to a scuffle before the attack. According to Serilingampally Deputy Commissioner of Police Ch Srinivas, the motive behind the murder is being investigated, and efforts are underway to identify the assailants.

"A morning walker spotted the body near Kurma Bhavan and alerted the police. Initial...