Lawyer Khaja Moizuddin's Death Raises Suspicions of Murder Amid Land Encroachment Cases
Lawyer probing waqf land encroachment run over by SUV in Hyderabad, murder suspected

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Khaja Moizuddin, a senior lawyer in Hyderabad, was killed by a speeding SUV outside his home, with police investigating the incident as a potential murder linked to his work on waqf land encroachment cases. His family reported death threats related to his legal battles against land grabbers.
- 01Khaja Moizuddin was 63 years old when he was struck by an SUV outside his home in Masab Tank, Hyderabad.
- 02The police are treating the incident as a murder investigation after initial assessments suggested it was a hit-and-run.
- 03Moizuddin had previously received death threats regarding his legal work on waqf property encroachments.
- 04CCTV footage reportedly shows the SUV hitting Moizuddin and fleeing the scene.
- 05His son, Farhan, indicated that the attack was premeditated and linked to ongoing cases against land encroachers.
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Khaja Moizuddin, a prominent lawyer in Hyderabad, was tragically killed when a speeding SUV struck him outside his home in Masab Tank on Saturday morning. The 63-year-old was preparing for his daily swim when the incident occurred, leading to severe injuries that resulted in his death at a private hospital. Initially considered a hit-and-run, police are now investigating the case as murder, given the circumstances surrounding Moizuddin's work on anti-encroachment cases involving waqf properties. His family reported that he had received multiple death threats related to his legal battles against land grabbers, with his son, Farhan, stating that the attack seemed premeditated. CCTV footage from the scene allegedly shows the SUV deliberately hitting Moizuddin before fleeing. Tensions escalated in the area as local advocates and residents protested, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for Moizuddin, who had faced intimidation and threats from individuals involved in illegal land occupations. The Telangana High Court advocates condemned the incident, calling for harsh penalties for those responsible.
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The murder of Khaja Moizuddin has raised concerns about the safety of lawyers dealing with land encroachment cases in Hyderabad, potentially affecting legal professionals and residents involved in similar disputes.
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