Two arrested in Balapur murder case - The HinduPublished - July 08, 2026 12:05 pm IST - HYDERABADBalapur Police seized a the knife allegedly used in the murder of 29-year-old man. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty ImagesTwo individuals were arrested by the Balapur Police in connection with the murder of a 29-year-old man who was stabbed in Kothapet earlier this week. Police alleged the killing was the result of a financial dispute and personal enmity.The accused were identified as 21-year-old Sayeed Bin Faisal Baom, a real estate businessman from Kothapet in Balapur mandal, and 20-year-old Salman Bin Abdul Raheem Baom alias Salam Baom, a student from Bandlaguda in Hyderabad.According to police, the victim, 29-year-old Fahad Bin Abdul Rahman Balkhashar, sustained a fatal knife injury near Madina Plastic Godown in Mariyam Colony, Kothapet, at around 2.40 a.m. on July 6. He was shifted to Owaisi Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.Police seized the knife allegedly used in the murder along with two smartphones belonging to the accused. The accused were produced before the local court in L.B. Nagar and were remanded to judicial custody. Further investigation is underway.Published - July 08, 2026 12:05 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }