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Crime
25-Year-Old Criminal Slain in Turf War Attack
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 08:50 AM
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A 25‑year‑old male involved in criminal activities was hacked to death in a turf war, police said.
Police sources confirmed that a 25‑year‑old male, identified as a local criminal, was brutally hacked to death in an incident linked to an ongoing turf war. The attack took place in a public area, and investigators believe the victim was targeted by rival gang members.
According to law‑enforcement officials, the assailants used sharp weapons to inflict multiple injuries before fleeing the scene. The victim's body was discovered by passers‑by, prompting a swift police response and the sealing off of the area for forensic examination.
The homicide adds to a series of recent gang‑related clashes across the region, prompting authorities to heighten patrols and issue warnings to criminal outfits. Senior police officials have pledged to intensify investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice, while urging the public to cooperate with any leads.
According to law‑enforcement officials, the assailants used sharp weapons to inflict multiple injuries before fleeing the scene. The victim's body was discovered by passers‑by, prompting a swift police response and the sealing off of the area for forensic examination.
The homicide adds to a series of recent gang‑related clashes across the region, prompting authorities to heighten patrols and issue warnings to criminal outfits. Senior police officials have pledged to intensify investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice, while urging the public to cooperate with any leads.