Police Arrest Gurugram Man For Cheating People Of ₹3 Crore

Police said Harish lured people into the scheme by asking them to promote his employer company’s products, recruit new members and pay fees instead of earning through product sales. He allegedly targeted youth aged 18 to 24 years and housewives by offering work-from-home, part-time job opportunities. Harish had allegedly posted advertisement videos displaying a rich lifestyle on social media platforms to attract the innocent public.

Charminar DCP Kiran Khare said Harish conducted online and offline training sessions for agents, managers and FBOs working under him. They collected ₹199, ₹200 and ₹249 as admission or registration fees for training and promoted packages such as slow, medium and fast track at different rates.

Three of his associates, Mohd Akram, Mohd Nouman Raza and Mohd Aslam, who worked as local managers and agents at Karmanghat, were earlier arrested.

Police seized notebooks containing phone numbers and leads, videos of online training classes and website links allegedly used to collect public data. Around ₹3 crore in the accounts of the accused persons has been frozen, police said.

The accused was wanted under the Telangana Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999, the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978 and the Information Technology Act.

The DCP said the operation was carried out under the supervision of Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar. He also advised the public to be extremely cautious and not to fall into the trap of multi-level marketing to get rich quickly.

Sex racket busted, two held in Nalgonda

The Nalgonda Town-II police busted a sex racket being operated from a rented house in Srinagar Colony on Hyderabad Road in Nalgonda town and rescued two women.
Acting on credible information, police conducted a raid on the premises and arrested two organisers of the brothel along with two customers. The arrested organisers were identified as Gundreddy Venkat Reddy and Lakkamorapu Navya. The customers arrested during the raid were identified as Uday and Shiva Krishna.
Police said the accused, who were living together, had allegedly hatched a plan to earn money by luring women facing financial difficulties into prostitution. They reportedly sent photographs of the women to prospective customers through WhatsApp and arranged meetings at the rented house. The rescued women were shifted to the Sakhi Centre for care and counselling.
Police said further investigation was under way to identify other customers who received photographs of the women from the accused persons’ mobile phones. Authorities were also probing whether the racket had links with other areas.

TGSRTC Strike: Driver Struggles in ICU, Family Left to Bear Medical Costs Alone

A TGSRTC driver, Linga Reddy, who attempted to die by suicide during the corporation’s staff strike last week, has been moved by his family to a private hospital here, where he remains in the ICU under observation.

According to his daughter Swapna, the family is bearing all medical expenses with no support from any quarter. “He is unable to speak. Initially, there were no visible symptoms, but now his mouth has turned white and he is unable to open it,” she said.

Doctors have not issued a statement on his condition, though they informed the family that there is no visible damage to internal organs so far. Linga Reddy was the second driver to have attempted to die by suicide. Another driver, Kola Shankar Goud, succumbed to his attempt to die by suicide

Deccan Chronicle tried talking to the RTC union leaders as well as his Linga Reddy’s co-workers from the depot of Bhadrachalam where Linga Reddy worked but neither responded.

Degree first-year student found dead in Thorrur hostel

A 19-year-old first-year degree student was found dead in his hostel room at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Residential Junior and Degree College in Thorrur of Mahabubabad district on Sunday.

Police said the student was pursuing MPCS (Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science) first year and hailed from Jayashankar Bhupalpally district.

According to police, the incident came to light when classmates noticed him dead in the morning and alerted the college management, which in turn informed the authorities.

Preliminary inquiries suggest that the student had been under academic pressure and was reportedly not interested in the science course he was pursuing. Police are probing whether these factors led to the incident.

Thorrur police reached the spot and shifted the body to the local government hospital for post-mortem examination. Later, the body was handed over to the family.

A case has been registered and further investigation is under way to ascertain whether any other factors contributed to the death.

The incident cast a pall of gloom over the campus, with fellow students expressing shock.

Two youths drown in Himayatsagar

A picnic outing turned tragic after a youngster drowned in Himayatsagar under Rajendranagar police station limits on Sunday and the search is on for another, while a third friend was rescued by bystanders. While Salman’s body has been recovered, a search was on for Sahabaz. Their friend Sameer survived. The trio, originally from Beeram Cheruvu and Tolichowki, had been friends for several years.

According to police, the three went to the reservoir for a picnic and chose a spot near the gates where the water depth ranges between 15 and 20 feet. After consuming alcohol, they entered the water. Family members of Salman claimed he knew swimming, but police suspect the trio may have slipped while trying to use boulders for support.

Hearing their cries, visitors rushed to rescue Sameer. Salman’s body was later recovered, while Sahabaz remained missing. Rajendranagar police said Disaster Response Force and HYDRAA teams were pressed into service, but despite efforts Sahabaz could not be traced on Sunday. The search will resume on Monday. Ends

Student killed in road mishap

A 19‑year‑old student died in a road accident near DRDO in Hyderabad after an unidentified vehicle rammed into a motorcycle from behind on Sunday and drove away.

Inspector K. Satyanarayana said the victim, Ibrahim, was travelling as a pillion rider with his friend Mohammad Nawaz when the incident occurred. The duo were heading from T Junction towards DRDO when a vehicle driven in a rash and negligent manner hit their bike.

Due to the impact, Ibrahim fell onto the road, sustained severe head injuries, and died on the spot. Police said he was a student. During investigation, the driver was identified as a cab driver who was heading home at the time of the accident. He allegedly rammed into the motorcycle carrying Ibrahim and his friend Abdul Rahman.

A case was registered against the driver under sections 125 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death due to negligence and endangering life. Police said further investigation is underway.

962 booked for drunk driving in weekend

Traffic police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri booked 962 offenders over the weekend as part of their drive to curb drunk driving.

Hyderabad traffic police caught 449 drivers during a two‑day drive launched on Friday. Of them, 371 were two‑wheeler riders, 30 three‑wheeler drivers and 48 were four‑wheelers and other vehicles. Officials said a majority of offenders fell within the 51–100 mg/100 ml Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) range, accounting for 187 cases, while three individuals recorded levels above 300 mg/100 ml.

In Cyberabad, 245 persons were apprehended, including 197 two‑wheeler riders, 12 three‑wheelers and 36 four‑wheelers. Officials said 196 offenders recorded BAC levels between 36–200 mg/100 ml, while 21 had dangerously high levels ranging between 301–550 mg/100 ml.

Meanwhile, Malkajgiri traffic police booked 268 offenders between April 19 and 25. Of these, 221 were two‑wheeler riders, 10 were three‑wheelers and 37 were four‑wheelers. Eight offenders recorded BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml.

Officials said all offenders will be produced before the courts. During the same period, 167 cases in Malkajgiri and 189 in Cyberabad were disposed of. In Malkajgiri, 16 offenders were sentenced to jail along with fines, while others received fines or social service. In Cyberabad, most offenders were penalised with fines.

Authorities warned that drunk driving is a serious offence and said those involved in fatal accidents under the influence of alcohol will be booked under section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which carries punishment of up to 10 years. They added that such drives will continue with zero tolerance.

Operation Crackdown 2.0: TGCSB Teams Visit 3,500 Cyber Fraudsters Across State

To prevent repeat offences, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has launched a statewide operation, Operation Crackdown 2.0, targeting previously arrested cybercrime suspects. Officials said that from 2024 until April 25, 3,567 financial fraudsters linked to 614 cases were shortlisted for intensive checks.

TGCSB Director Shikha Goel explained that the operation focused on physical verification, intelligence gathering on financial and digital activity, mapping of associates, ensuring compliance with bail conditions, and local enquiries to detect suspicious behaviour. Around 300 teams from the TGCSB and the law and order police carried out simultaneous visits to confirm the accused persons’ current residence, employment, and activities.

Since April 25, a total of 335 accused were verified, linked to 480 cases in Telangana and 1,233 cases across the country. Of these, 218 were traced, 115 remain untraced, and three were reported dead. Police found that one accused, Prasad Kumar (30), involved in a child sexual exploitation case registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station headquarters, is currently residing in Nepal. He was earlier employed as a chef in Secunderabad.

Goel said the data collected during the drive is being analysed for follow‑up action, and suspect sheets have been opened in cases indicating repeat involvement.

Suspicious bank account linked to cyber frauds

The Cyberabad cybercrime police uncovered a suspicious bank account allegedly used to route funds in multiple cyber fraud cases reported across the country. The breakthrough came during a detailed analysis of data from the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP).

The case, initially registered at KPHB police station, was transferred to the cybercrime police on the instructions of the Cyberabad commissioner of police and re‑registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.

Investigators said certain bank accounts repeatedly appeared in cyber fraud complaints from different states. One such account, held in a private bank branch in Kukatpally, emerged as a key suspect. The account functioned as a first‑layer receiving account, commonly used in fraud networks to collect money from victims before transferring it further to obscure the trail.

Police found that over ₹1.22 crore was transacted through the account, of which nearly ₹5 lakh was identified as disputed fraudulent transactions. The account holder, a resident of KPHB Colony, is suspected to have knowingly facilitated illegal transactions by allowing fraud proceeds to pass through his account. Investigators believe he acted in coordination with unidentified associates, aiding in the layering of funds to conceal their origins.

The account has been linked to at least three cybercrime complaints registered across India, indicating organised illegal activity. Further investigation is underway to trace other members of the network and establish the full extent of the fraud.

H‑FAST warns oil traders against adulteration

Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H‑FAST) officials conducted an awareness meeting with oil manufacturers, suppliers, and stakeholders in the city, cautioning them that any deviation from prescribed norms—including adulteration or the sale of loose oil—would invite stringent legal action.

The meeting, held under the supervision of task force DCP and H-FAST incharge Gaikwad Vaibhav Raghunath, stressed the importance of strict adherence to food safety standards. He told participants that loose or unbranded oil sales posed serious health risks and violated food safety regulations.

Officials granted oil associates 15 days’ time to ensure full compliance with guidelines, including stopping the sale of loose oil and adopting proper packaging, branding, and labelling practices. The deadline was set to allow manufacturers and suppliers to align their operations with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) norms before enforcement begins.

Inspectors N. Ranjith Kumar Goud and M. Anjaiah, along with sub‑inspectors of H‑FAST, attended the meeting. All participants assured cooperation and pledged to comply with the instructions.

In a public advisory, H‑FAST urged consumers to purchase only branded and properly sealed edible oil from authorised sellers, to check product labels carefully, and to report suspected adulteration or illegal sales to the authorities.

Teen dies after failing exams

A 17‑year‑old girl from Filmnagar ended her life after failing in her intermediate examinations. Police said the victim was upset after the results announced on April 22 showed she had failed in two subjects. On the same day she attempted suicide, her parents rushed her to a private hospital as her condition deteriorated. Despite treatment, she died in the early hours of Saturday. Filmnagar police registered a case of suspicious death and shifted the body to Osmania General Hospital for post‑mortem.

Man booked after breaking engagement

Jubilee Hills police booked a man in a cheating case after he allegedly broke off his engagement and refused to marry. According to police, the accused, A. Sudhakar, a resident of Jubilee Hills, had recently got engaged to a young woman from Rajendranagar. The groom’s family had begun marriage arrangements when Sudhakar refused to go ahead, prompting the woman’s family to lodge a complaint. Police said they also received complaints from Sudhakar’s family, who alleged that members of the woman’s family trespassed into their house and tried to attack him. The case is under investigation, a police officer disclosed.

Accused booked for abusing judge

Kushaiguda police arrested one B. Suresh for abusing a judge while being produced before court in connection with an attempted murder case.

Police said Suresh was facing trial on Friday when escort officer Mohammed Mukhtar Ahmed, assistant sub inspector, produced him before J. Krishna, Fourth Additional District Sessions Judge, Malkajgiri. In the court hall, Suresh created a ruckus, alleging that he had been unnecessarily arrested, and used unparliamentary words against the judge.

Following the incident, police re‑arrested him and booked fresh cases for intentionally insulting or interrupting a public servant during judicial proceedings, provoking breach of peace, issuing threats, obstructing contempt of court, and preventing a government servant from performing duty.

He was again produced before the magistrate and remanded in judicial custody, said L. Bhaskar Reddy, SHO, Kushaiguda police.

Man stabs two over curry parcel

Ameenpur police are searching for a man who stabbed two curry point workers after they refused to provide him a ₹10 curry parcel.

According to police, the accused, M. Jeeva Ratnam, attacked Uday and Ajay late on Friday night at a curry point in Ambedkar Colony, opposite the Biranguda MRO office. The workers had explained that loose curry was not sold and urged him to buy a full plate for ₹120. Ratnam, reportedly drunk, argued and then pulled out a knife during the scuffle, injuring both before fleeing the scene.

The victims are undergoing treatment at a private hospital and are out of danger. Based on their complaint, police registered a case of attempted murder. Ratnam was detained on Saturday, though his formal arrest has not yet been announced.