HYDERABAD: Alleged gangster Ayub Khan against whom 48 cases, including eight murders, were registered at different police stations in Hyderabad was arrested by Task Force police in Gulbarga in Karnataka on Tuesday. He was staying there with his wife.

Ayub Khan, 39, who was born and grew up in Fateh Darwaza in the city, reportedly began his tryst with crime when he was just 16 years.

In 1990, the school dropout committed a robbery in Hussainialam and in the same year he was involved in an attempt to murder one Khadir in the same area.

According to an official release, Ayub Khan along with his associates actively participated in communal riots in 1990 and targeted places of worship in the old city. During this period, several cases, including murder, attempt to murder, attack on public servants, arson and looting were registered against Ayub Khan in different police stations of Hyderabad.

A history-sheet was opened against him in Hussainialam police station in 1991 and was transferred to the Kalapathar police station later as Ayub shifted his residence to 19-2-148/4, Tadban, Kalapathar.

Since then, Ayub Khan has been maintaining a gang of 20 members and resorting to crimes, police said.

He reportedly attacked police personnel with deadly weapons when they tried to apprehend him several times.

In one such incident, police opened fire on him due to which he received bullet injuries on his leg at Kamatipura in 1992.

In 2002, Ayub Khan reportedly killed advocate Mannan Ghori and was arrested along with his associates. He was in judicial custody for nearly three years and was released on bail on February 25, 2005.

According to police, even when he was in jail, Ayub Khan organised his associates to threaten and eliminate his rivals and suspected police informers.

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Mandali Budha Prasad.  An exhibition of exquisite sculptures of village women was inaugurated, at an art gallery in the city. In a vivid display of artistic perfection combined with a striking blend of colours, artist Katuri Venkateshwara Rao, brought the depiction of village women doing menial chores to life. Mandali Budha Prasad, Dr RV Prasada Raju, G Janardhana Reddy and Potturi Venkateswara Rao were at the exhib

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Hyderabad: Unmindful of the sweltering heat, die-hard fans filled the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here, but were disappointed not to see their heroes - actor Shahrukh Khan and cricketer Shoaib Akhtar - in 'action'.

Braving the scorching sun, the enthusiasts took their seats much before the match began between Hyderabad's Deccan Chargers and Kolkata Knight Riders. Even 42 degree Celsius temperature could not keep the crowd away from enjoying the Sunday game.

The 40,000-capacity stadium was almost full. It was the best crowd so far at this stadium though the hosts have lost all their three matches played here and are at the bottom of the points table with just two wins from eight outings. It was also the first day-night IPL match to be played here.

Many fans turned up to catch a glimpse of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, who owns the Kolkata team. But they were disappointed not to find King Khan in the stands.

'Where r u SRK' asked a placard carried by one of the fans. Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) officials said they have no information if the superstar would be coming to cheer the team.

However, another Bollywood star and Shahrukh Khan's friend Arbaaz Khan was present to cheer the Kolkata team.

HCA secretary Shivalal Yadav said all tickets for the match were sold out. "But I don't know what is the contributing factor for this," he said. IT companies bought 15,000 tickets for their employees.

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