Hyderabad: A man was killed allegedly by his friend after an argument at Gopinagar in Chandanagar on Saturday.
The victim, Mohd Nazeer (35), a private employee and resident of Gopinagar, and the suspect, Mohd Faqruddin, were close friends and belonged to the same neighbourhood.
According to the police, on Friday night around 10 pm, Nazeer’s friends, including Faqruddin, took him to Gopi Cheruvu in the neighbourhood on the pretext of discussion.
It is suspected that they got drunk and ended up arguing over an unknown matter.
The assailant attacked the victim with a blunt object on the head and other parts on the body grievously injuring him. Nazeer was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Chandanagar police have booked a case and are investigating.
The suspect has surrendered before the police, who are yet to announce arrest.