Hussaini Alam police late on Wednesday took into custody 5 persons for attempting to murder one Mohammed Mansoor on Tuesday. The 5 were remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.
The attackers - Faiyaz alias Chor Faiyaz, Shaik Zafar, Abdul Aziz, Mohammed Imran and Ashwaq - are believed to be from the Ayub Khan gang. Previous enmity was stated to be the reason.
The attack, which took place at Charminar bus stop late on Tuesday night, left the victim unconscious with grievous sword and iron rod injuries. Presuming the victim to be dead, the attackers fled the scene.
Police found the victim Mohammed Mansoor lying bleeding profusely at the spot, and shifted him to the Osmania General Hospital. He regained consciousness and named the 5 as his attackers.
A police team conducted raids and nabbed Faiyaz (Chor Faiyaz), Shaik Zafar, Abdul Aziz, Mohammed Imran, Ashwaq late on Wednesday night at Ganga Nagar in Yakutpura.
They were booked under Sections 307, 25 with 34 (Arms Act) and produced before a Magistrate.