A shocking incident in Banjara Hills, the posh area of Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, on Saturday (27 September 2025), put the local residents in panic. Basavatarakam, located under the purview of Banjara Hills Police Station, became stunned by a personal dispute between two beggars outside the Indo-American Cancer Hospital. During the incident, both sides attacked each other with a sharp weapon, in which two persons were seriously injured. The information about the knife was frightened by the people around, and there was chaos among the patients and family members coming to the hospital.
According to the police, the incident took place around 2 pm. Both the accused beggars, who work around the hospital, clashed due to old enmity among themselves. The controversy increased so much that he used the knives kept with him. One accused said that the case was done for the earnings of begging, while the other side gave it the name of personal rivalry. During this clash near the hospital gate, there was a scream, and many people ran away from the spot. Local residents immediately informed the police, after which the team of Banjara Hills Police reached the spot.
Beggars taken into custody
The police immediately took both beggars into custody and admitted the injured to the nearest hospital after first aid. The condition of the injured is said to be stable, but doctors have warned that there is a risk of infection due to deep injuries. SHO Banjara Hills said, “We have registered a case against both of them under sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC. There is a possibility of further disclosure in interrogation.” The police have also sought CCTV footage from the hospital management, which will prove to be helpful in the investigation.
The incident increased safety concerns
Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital, which is located on road number 10, is a major center for cancer patients. Hundreds of patients come here for treatment daily, so this incident has increased security concerns. Local people say that the number of beggars and stray people around the hospital is increasing, which is pose a threat to security. A resident said, “It is surprising to have a dangerous weapon like knife. The administration should increase patrolling in this area.”
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