A confrontation between two individuals at the Dawat-e-Ramzan exhibition held at King’s Palace became dangerously intense when shots were reportedly fired. The event, organized by Anam Mirza, sister of tennis star Sania Mirza, is a well-known attraction in Hyderabad during the Ramadan season.The altercation occurred on Saturday, March 29, when a man allegedly discharged two rounds during a dispute between the owners of a perfume shop and a toy shop at the expo.
Authorities were alerted and quickly apprehended the suspect, confiscating the weapon he used for the shooting.According to the Inspector from Gudimalkapur police station, the skirmish stemmed from a minor disagreement between the two shop owners, which was in the process of being resolved. However, during this dispute, the accused, identified as Hassebuddin, fired two shots into the air using his licensed pistol.
The police are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the gunfire and have filed a case under the Arms Act.Interestingly, Hassebuddin, also known as Hyder, is not connected to either shop owner involved in the dispute. He is a former local leader (Sarpanch) residing in the AC Guards Paramount Colony and holds a valid gun license issued in Nampally.
Hyderabad is home to various exhibitions and food festivals during Ramadan, with Anam Mirza’s Dawat-e-Ramzan being one of the most popular. The expo features over 400 retail stalls and 60 food brands, making it one of the largest events celebratin.