Hyderabad city commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has issued a strong public advisory warning students and parents against falling prey to fraudulent agents promising medical seats through illegal channels.
The commissioner said fraudsters are luring candidates by claiming they can secure MBBS and other medical seats in reputed colleges under management or NRI quotas in countries such as the Philippines, Kazakhstan, China, Georgia, Armenia and Caribbean nations. These agents demand large sums of money, often misleading families with fabricated documents, fake allotment letters and false assurances of guaranteed admissions.
Officials stressed that such claims are fake and emphasised that all medical admissions are conducted strictly through centralised counselling systems regulated by competent authorities, including the National Medical Commission (NMC). Any deviation from the official process is illegal and punishable under law.
Sajjanar further revealed that victims are often pressured into making quick payments without verification, only to realise later that they have been cheated. In many cases, the fraudsters become untraceable after receiving the money.
The commissioner urged the public to exercise caution and verify all admission‑related information through official government portals. He emphasised that no individual or private agent can legally secure a medical seat outside the prescribed counselling system.
Citizens have been advised to report such fraudulent activities immediately by dialling 100 or approaching the nearest police station.
Man arrested for fake number plate
The city traffic police, in coordination with SR Nagar police, apprehended a 26‑year‑old man for using a fake registration number plate on his two‑wheeler to evade traffic penalties and mislead enforcement authorities. The accused, identified as Nagaraj, a private employee residing in Ameerpet and originally from Raichur district in Karnataka, was found using a forged number plate on his motorcycle.
Police alleged that Nagaraj used the fake plate to avoid detection and escape fines for repeated traffic violations. As a result, multiple traffic challans were incorrectly issued against the legitimate owner of the number, C.M. Vivek, a resident of Ballari district in Karnataka.
Following verification, a criminal case was registered against Nagaraj at SR Nagar police station under BNS and the Motor Vehicles Act. Police also served a notice under the BNSS. Officials said the case was detected through coordinated enforcement efforts and technological surveillance by the traffic police.
Joint commissioner of police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis cautioned the public that using fake, identical or tampered number plates is a serious and punishable offence. He added that city police were equipped with advanced systems including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to identify such violations.
20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Man Who Sexually Assaulted Minor Daughter
Fast Track Special Judge K. Venkatesh in Medchal–Malkajgiri district sentenced a 37-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his minor daughter. The court also imposed a fine of `35,000 on him and awarded `3 lakh compensation to the survivor. The case was booked at the Jeedimetla police station on May 6 last year.
The accused, was residing in Subashnagar under IDA Jeedimetla limits and had migrated to Hyderabad with his family from Bihar in search of livelihood. All names are being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
The victim’s mother lodged a complaint on May 6 last year, alleging that her husband who was addicted to alcohol often subjected their 15-year-old daughter to repeated sexual abuse. The victim remained silent due to threats from the accused, officials said.
The matter surfaced after the younger sibling alerted their mother, who then confronted the victim. When questioned, the accused allegedly behaved aggressively and fled the house. Police registered a case and, following investigation, arrested the accused within two days.
Habitual offender held for satta betting
Goshamahal police apprehended a 53‑year‑old habitual offender for running an illegal satta betting racket through WhatsApp during a night patrol in Jummerat Bazaar. The accused, K. Kailash Singh, who runs a TV sales and repair shop in Dhoolpet, was spotted behaving suspiciously near the Rani Avanthi Bai statue. He attempted to flee but was caught. Police seized cash, a Samsung smartphone and betting slips from his possession.
Investigations revealed Singh acted as a middleman, forwarding bets to associates who are absconding. Officials said he has multiple prior cases in Goshamahal, Mangalhat and Shahinayathgunj police stations. A case was registered under the Telangana Gaming Act and BNS, with efforts underway to trace his associates.
Man arrested for selling expired tobacco
Goshamahal police arrested a 35‑year‑old man for allegedly selling expired and misbranded chewing tobacco products in Jumerath Bazar during a routine patrol.
The accused, Mohd Feroz Ali of Jiyaguda, was apprehended near Madiga Bandu Function Hall on Friday afternoon. Police said he was found selling Elvee Special Chewing Tobacco along with grocery items. Inspection revealed the packets lacked mandatory details such as manufacturing and expiry dates and barcodes, with some stock traced to 2023.
Officials said Ali procured the stock in bulk from Malakpet at low prices to sell in weekly markets. A total of 100 boxes of chewing tobacco, valued at around ₹10,000, were seized.
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