Telangana Congress Leader Mujahid Alam Khan, Father Arrested in ₹15-Lakh Contract Killing of Waqf Advocate Khaja Moizuddin

In one of Hyderabad's most politically explosive criminal cases in recent years, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice president Mujahid Alam Khan and his 84-year-old father, Mahboob Alam Khan, have been arrested for allegedly masterminding the contract killing of Waqf Board advocate Khaja Moizuddin — a hit that was meticulously planned over months and executed for ₹15 lakh.

The Hyderabad City Police, led by Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, confirmed the arrests after a forensic trail of CCTV footage, financial transactions, mobile data, and witness confessions unravelled the conspiracy that claimed Moizuddin's life on May 23, 2026.

Congress swiftly expelled Mujahid Alam Khan from the party following the arrests. TPCC Disciplinary Committee Chairman and MP Mallu Ravi announced the expulsion, while senior leader Mahboob Alam Khan was suspended pending further proceedings.

The Murder: A Hit-and-Run That Was Never an Accident

Khaja Moizuddin, a senior advocate known for handling Waqf Board litigation, was leaving his residence in Nampally for his morning swim on May 23 when a green Mahindra Scorpio without licence plates accelerated at speed and rammed into him head-on. He was dragged approximately 200 metres before the vehicle fled.

Moizuddin was rushed to Mahavir Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The case was initially registered as a hit-and-run accident — a classification that changed dramatically once investigators reviewed CCTV footage from the surrounding area and began tracing the vehicle.

"What appeared to be a road accident was in fact a carefully planned vehicular assassination, months in the making." — Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar

The Motive: A Decade of Waqf Property Battles

At the heart of the murder lies a decade-long legal war over the administration, control, and revenues of valuable Waqf properties in Malakpet and Lakdikapul — among Hyderabad's most commercially significant areas.

Police stated that Moizuddin, as an advocate representing rival parties, had become the central obstacle to the Alam Khan family's control over two prized assets: an upcoming medical college in Malakpet and sprawling commercial complexes in Lakdikapul. Multiple civil suits, criminal complaints, and Waqf Tribunal hearings were pending between the two groups.

"The accused believed they were facing continuous legal setbacks and humiliation due to the deceased's active involvement in litigation," police said in their official statement.

The Conspiracy: Six Months of Planning

Step 1 — Surveillance (January 2026)

As early as January 2026, the hired hit squad began conducting routine surveillance near Moizuddin's Nampally residence, mapping his daily movements, including his early morning swim routine — the window ultimately chosen for the attack.

Step 2 — Funding and Procurement

Mujahid Alam Khan allegedly channelled ₹2 lakh through close associate Hassan Ali alias Chaous to purchase an untraceable, second-hand Scorpio specifically for the hit — ensuring the vehicle could not be traced back to him.

Step 3 — The Execution Chain

Mujahid used a deliberate chain of intermediaries to insulate himself: he coordinated through Muneer and Hassan Ali → who directed Kishan alias Pappu (the logistics handler) → who recruited the ground team: Vinay, Abhijeeth, Vikram, and Manideep to carry out the vehicular assault.

The Breakthrough: Panipat Arrest

On May 27, Hyderabad Police traced logistics handler Kishan alias Pappu all the way to Panipat, Haryana. Under interrogation, Pappu revealed the full structure of the conspiracy — directly implicating Mujahid Alam Khan and leading investigators back to Hyderabad.

On May 29, Mujahid was arrested from his Jubilee Hills residence. His father Mahboob Alam Khan and remaining accused were picked up from hideouts across the city. Police recovered the murder Scorpio, ₹10,10,000 in cash earmarked for the hit squad, and multiple coordination phones.

Legal Charges

Both accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Section 103(1) — Murder, and Section 61(2)(a) — Criminal Conspiracy. Six persons in total have been arrested in connection with the case.

The Political Fallout

The arrest of a sitting TPCC vice president in a contract murder case has delivered a severe blow to the Telangana Congress, which is already navigating a difficult political terrain under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The Waqf angle adds another layer of sensitivity, given ongoing national debates around Waqf Board land administration and the Waqf Amendment Act.

The case also surfaces a notable connection: Mujahid Alam Khan is a close relative of Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi. Owaisi's elder daughter is married to Mujahid's brother, and the two families have themselves been engaged in land disputes for nearly two decades — making the web of property, politics, and personal enmity in this case deeply layered.

Advocate Community Demands Action

The murder of Moizuddin — following the earlier killing of another Hyderabad advocate — was the direct trigger for the Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026, which the state government brought into force on June 2. The legal fraternity has demanded a dedicated protection framework and faster disposal of cases involving threats to lawyers.