Hyderabad YouTuber 'Chandi Masood' Stabbed to Death at Home, Brother-in-Law Named Prime Suspect
Shaik Mahaboob, a 30-year-old YouTuber and electrician known as 'Chandi Masood,' was stabbed to death at his home in Hyderabad's Golconda area. Police have identified his brother-in-law, Shaik Sohail, along with two associates, as the primary suspects, with the attack believed to stem from a long-running family dispute over the victim's love marriage. The case has prompted police to form special teams to apprehend the accused, while residents are demanding swift justice.
Shaik Mahaboob, popularly known as 'Chandi Masood' for his habit of wearing numerous silver ornaments — a persona he also cultivated through social media reels — was allegedly murdered at his residence in the Kumarwadi locality under Golconda Police Station limits in Hyderabad. The 30-year-old, who worked as both a YouTuber and an electrician, was reportedly returning home after Friday prayers when he noticed he was being followed and rushed inside for safety. Attackers allegedly forced their way into the home and assaulted him with iron rods and gym equipment, causing fatal head injuries. Police have named his brother-in-law Shaik Sohail as the main suspect, accompanied by associates identified as Afu and Jabir. Investigators believe the motive is rooted in family tensions that arose after Masood married his wife in a love marriage approximately 18 months ago, against the wishes of some relatives. Additional DCP Krishna Goud confirmed that special teams have been formed to trace and arrest all suspects, and that witness statements and forensic evidence are being examined. A murder case has been registered and the body sent for post-mortem examination.
What's missing
The two sources conflict on the day of the incident — NDTV reports it occurred on Friday while The Siasat Daily states Thursday, June 11; neither source clarifies this discrepancy.
How coverage differed
NDTV provided a more detailed account, including the specific weapons used, the timeline of events, and statements from a senior police official, while The Siasat Daily offered a briefer report focused on the social media identity of the victim and the immediate police response, with less investigative detail.
What different sources said
- The Siasat DailyCenter
Influencer ‘Chandi Masood’ killed by brother-in-law in Golconda
- NDTVCenter
Hyderabad YouTuber Stabbed To Death At Home, In-Laws Among Suspects
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