Akbaruddin Owaisi attack: 4 convicted, Mohd Pahlewan among 10 acquitted

In the attempted murder case of MIM leader and MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, the Nampally Court has convicted for of the accused behind the attack.

However, the main accused in the case, Pahelwan was acquitted along with 10 others. 13 people were accused in the case and court interrogated 19 witnesses. Four people witnessed in the video, that was presented as evidence, were convicted by the court along with the remaining on benefit of doubt.

All of them had been booked under attempt to murder and conspiracy cases. Police had to arrange tight security at the court premises due to supporters from both the sides of Pahelwan gang and MIM activists attending the court in huge numbers.

The court is yet to declare the quantum of the sentence but it is speculated that it might be seven years.

Akbaruddin was attacked on 30th April 2011 in Barcus where he suffered serious injuries and recovered after few months of treatment.