Hyderabad: Future City police arrested a second accused on Tuesday, October 13, in connection with a robbery at a scrap shop near Fatehpur Bridge in Shankarpally.
The accused, identified as 30-year-old Mohammed Azher Uddin, was apprehended in Shaheen Nagar, according to police. He is an auto driver and a resident of Saif Colony in Shaheen Nagar, Balapur, Rangareddy district.
Robbery reported on October 8
The robbery took place on October 8 when three men allegedly entered a scrap shop near Fatehpur Bridge under the pretext of selling scrap material.
Once inside, the suspects reportedly threatened the people present with a knife and fled with Rs 25,000 in cash and two mobile phones. They allegedly escaped on a black scooter without a registration number plate.
Second accused arrested
During the investigation, Shankarpally police arrested the first accused, Mohammed Rabbani, on October 9. Further enquiries led officers to Azher Uddin, who was subsequently arrested in Shaheen Nagar.
Police said Azher Uddin allegedly confessed to his involvement during questioning. According to the investigation, he received Rs 5,000 as his share of the stolen money and spent it on personal expenses.
The remaining cash and the two mobile phones were reportedly retained by another accused.
Search underway for third suspect
Police are continuing efforts to trace the third accused, identified as Mohammed Sohail Qureshi, who remains absconding. Officers are also working to recover the stolen property.
A case has been registered at Shankarpally Police Station under Section 309(6), read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as cited by police.
The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations against the accused remain subject to the legal process.
