HYDERABAD

International drug racket busted in Hyd, drugs worth Rs 30 lakh seized

Acting on credible intelligence pointing to a Goa-Hyderabad drug supply chain, police raided a flat in Alkapur Township in Manikonda, where a drug transaction was in progress. Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) along with the Narsingi police busted an international drug peddling racket and arrested three persons, including a Nigerian and two local drug peddlers on Monday. Officials seized drugs worth Rs 30 lakh from the suspects, who were allegedly operating an international drug racket from a plush residential complex The arrested individuals have been identified as Chukwumeka Wisdom Onyeka, alias Victor Chukwu, alias Divine Chukwu Emeka (22), a Nigerian national and was residing in Goa and studying BSc (IT) at Gokul Global University in Gujarat, Gopishetty Rajesh, a wedding planner residing…

Read More »

Newlywed bride from Khammam dies by suicide in Hyderabad, six booked

A newlywed woman from Khammam died by suicide in Hyderabad, allegedly due to dowry harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws. Police have booked six persons under BNS Section 80 following a complaint by her family Khammam: Alleged dowry harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws led to the death by suicide of a newlywed woman from Khammam at KPHB Colony in Hyderabad. According to her family members, the deceased, Maloth Pujitha of Salebanjar in Konijerla mandal, married Jatoth Srinivas of the same village on April 16. Her parents, Maloth Srinivas and Nagamani, had chosen Srinivas as their son-in-law, hoping their daughter would remain close to them. However, the couple moved to Hyderabad soon after the wedding,…

Read More »

Hyderabad-based businessman narrowly escapes trap of cyber fraudsters

A Hyderabad-based businessman escaped an extortion attempt after cyber fraudsters impersonated a senior Telangana official on WhatsApp and claimed his daughter was arrested in Canada. He verified with her and filed a complaint with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Hyderabad: A  city-based businessman narrowly escaped being duped by cyber fraudsters, who tried to extort money from him by using photographs of Ravi Gupta, Special Chief Secretary, Home Department. The 61-year-old man, who operates a private security services agency, recently received a call on WhatsApp with Ravi Gupta’s display picture. The caller suspected to be a woman claimed to be calling from the cybercrime branch in Canada. She said the complainant’s daughter was arrested in a drug case and was subjected to…

Read More »

Hyderabad teen drowns in Shamshabad quarry while making Instagram reel

A 17-year-old student from Borabanda drowned in a water-filled quarry at Manasa Hills, Shamshabad, while allegedly filming Instagram reels with friends. Rescue teams recovered the body later in the day. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. Hyderabad: An intermediate student drowned in a quarry pit that was filled with water while allegedly clicking photos and making Instagram reels at Manasa Hills, Shamshabad on Sunday.The victim identified as Mirza Shoeib Baig (17), was a resident of Borabanda. According to the police, on Sunday, Baig had gone to play cricket with his friends at a nearby playground. After playing, he and his friends visited the quarries to click pictures and make reels to post on his Instagram account. During the…

Read More »

Tension in Madhapur as residents protest against HYDRAA over eviction survey

Protest erupted in Madhapur’s Ayyappa Society as Sunnam Cheruvu residents opposed HYDRAA’s eviction survey. Locals claimed a court stay was ignored and land size was inflated. Some demonstrators threatened self-immolation. Police intervened and restored order. Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed when several residents from the surroundings of Sunnam Cheruvu staged a protest against HYDRAA and the State government at Ayyappa Society in Madhapur on Monday. They alleged that the HYDRAA authorities were conducting a survey as part of plan to demolish their houses The residents alleged that the 15 acres of Sunnam Cheruvu were being shown as 32 acres and they are being asked to vacate their houses Angry over the authorities conducting survey, which was already given a stay by the court, protestors staged protest…

Read More »

Hyderabad: Two of a family drown in Abdullapurmet pond

The victims have been identified as Pranitha (10) and Chintan Reddy Indrasena Reddy (20). Hyderabad: In a tragic incident which occurred on Sunday evening in Abdullapurmet, two people, including a 10-year-old girl drowned in a pond. The victims have been identified as Pranitha (10) and Chintan Reddy Indrasena Reddy (20). According to the police, Pranitha , her parents, and a relative Indrasena Reddy had gone to a real estate venture located near Indira Sagar Cheruvu Abdullapurmet. “While playing near the pond, Pranitha slipped and fell into the water. Upon noticing this, Indrasena Reddy rushed to her aid. Both of them drowned in the process,” said the Abdullapurmet police. A case has been registered.

Read More »

Royal Brothers workshop to empower women with motorcycle riding skills held

Nearly 120 women received essential scooter and motorcycle riding skills from experts in the workshop organised by Royal Brothers (RB), India, in collaboration with Moto Business Service India (MBSI) Hyderabad: To empower women with essential scooter and motorcycle riding skills, a training workshop ‘RB For Women’ was organised at Hasten Go Karting Zone. Nearly 120 women received essential scooter and motorcycle riding skills from experts in the workshop organised by Royal Brothers (RB), India, in collaboration with Moto Business Service India (MBSI). The workshop offered a comprehensive and professionally led training experience, meticulously designed for every skill level – from absolute beginners to those honing their techniques, a press release said. “On World Motorcycle Day, we were thrilled to organise the…

Read More »

Property worth lakhs gutted down in fire at a furniture workshop in Mailardevpally

According to the fire officials, the fire started at a furniture-making workshop located at Shastripuram and spread into an adjacent compound housing a decoration material godown Hyderabad: Property worth a few lakhs of rupees was gutted down when fire broke out at a furniture workshop and a decoration material godown in Mailardevpally in the city outskirts on Sunday. According to the fire officials, the fire started at a furniture-making workshop located at Shastripuram and spread into an adjacent compound housing a decoration material godown. On noticing the huge flames coming from both premises, the locals informed the fire services. Fire tenders from nearby fire stations rushed to the spot and doused the fire. The cause of the fire is being ascertained.

Read More »

Hyderabad: GHMC seals unauthorised Pavilion restaurant in Jubilee Hills

GHMC sealed the unauthorised Pavilion Restaurant in Jubilee Hills for operating without permission in a residential zone. Action followed High Court orders and previous complaints. The property was shut with police support to prevent disturbances, confirming ongoing illegal commercial activity Hyderabad: GHMC town planning officials sealed an unauthorised Pavilion Restaurant in Jubilee Hills on June 21. Based on the High Court Orders, the property has been sealed, GHMC town planning, deputy commissioner of Jubilee Hills, V Samiah, told Telangana Today. “An unauthorised structure operating on the name ‘Pavilion Restaurant’, located at Road No 51, (Plot No. 1014C), Jubilee Hills Cooperative Society, was sealed on Saturday by the Town Planning Department, Jubilee Hills. We have taken Police Department’s help to avoid any untoward…

Read More »

Picnic turns tragic; Hyderabad Intermediate student drowns in pond

Mohd Imran (19), a resident of Jubilee Hills and pursuing Intermediate from a private college in the city, went to Manasa Hills for a picnic with some friends Hyderabad: An Intermediate student drowned in a pond at Manasa Hills, Rajendranagar, on Sunday. Mohd Imran (19), a resident of Jubilee Hills and pursuing Intermediate from a private college in the city, went to Manasa Hills for a picnic with some friends. After reaching the spot, Imran entered into the water for a swim and drowned, said the police. On information, the police reached the spot and, with the help of expert swimmers, retrieved the body from the pond. A case has been registered.

Read More »