Khaja Moinuddin, a 63-year-old prominent senior advocate in Hyderabad, was killed in a suspected targeted attack outside his residence in Masab Tank on the morning of May 23, 2026. The incident, which occurred under Nampally Police Station limits, has been captured on CCTV footage showing a dark vehicle deliberately ramming into the lawyer at high speed as he was preparing to enter his car. The assailants fled the scene immediately after the impact, leaving the victim critically injured on the street.
CCTV footage from Camera 07, timestamped around 8:41 AM, clearly shows the sequence of events. The video captures Moinuddin, wearing a white shirt, exiting his house and approaching his black SUV parked on the street. As he opens the car door, a dark-colored vehicle speeds in from the left side of the frame and rams into him with considerable force. The motion blur visible in the footage indicates the high speed at which the attacking vehicle was traveling before it quickly fled the scene.
Local residents rushed the injured advocate to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after admission. What was initially reported as an attempted murder case has now been confirmed as a fatal attack. Nampally Police have registered a case and launched a full investigation into the incident, with the CCTV footage serving as crucial evidence. No arrests have been made so far, and police are probing all possible angles including the likelihood of a targeted killing.
Moinuddin was well-known in legal circles for representing the Telangana Waqf Board in court and leading several high-profile legal battles against illegal encroachments on Waqf properties across the state. His active involvement in protecting Waqf lands had made him a prominent figure in ongoing property disputes. Family members and colleagues strongly believe the attack was deliberately planned and linked to his legal work defending Waqf Board properties from encroachment.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of legal professionals involved in sensitive property disputes and the escalating tensions surrounding Waqf land issues in Telangana. The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many users highlighting the victim’s dedicated work in Waqf protection cases and demanding swift justice. Legal community members have expressed shock over the brazen nature of the attack in broad daylight in a residential area.
Police officials confirmed they are examining all aspects of the case, including reviewing additional CCTV footage from the area to identify the attackers and trace the vehicle used in the crime. The investigation is focusing on whether the attack was connected to any of the ongoing legal cases Moinuddin was handling. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could assist in identifying the perpetrators of this targeted attack.
