An auto driver was murdered on a busy main road in Hanamkonda, Telangana, on Wednesday, leaving bystanders stunned and horrified.
The attack, carried out in full public view, saw the assailant target the victim with a knife. Videos captured by bystanders show the attacker stab the man multiple times, not letting off despite someone trying to stop him.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many onlookers too shocked to intervene. The motive for the crime remains unclear. Authorities have not yet determined whether the act was premeditated or the result of a sudden altercation. Local police have launched a thorough investigation into the incident.
They are analysing CCTV footage from the area to identify the attacker. The police also said that public cooperation will also play a key role in solving this case.
Further details regarding the victim’s identity and the circumstances leading to the attack are awaited as the investigation progresses.