HYDERABAD

Hyderabad: Unidentified man attempts to break into ATM at IS Sadan, flees after alarm goes off

On being alerted the IS Sadan police reached the place and after inspecting the ATM centre closed it down. HYDERABAD: An unidentified person made a vain bid to loot an ATM centre at IS Sadan, in the city on Tuesday night. According to reports, a man walked into the ATM centre on IS Sadan road and tried to break open the cash dispensing machine using stones and bricks. When the alarm installed in the ATM centre started beeping the man got afraid and fled away from the place. On being alerted the IS Sadan police reached the place and after inspecting the ATM centre closed it down. The police are trying to identify the person with the help of the footages recorded by closed circuit…

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Three Individuals Die by Suicide in Hyderabad Incidents

Three individuals died by suicide in separate incidents in the city during the early hours of Monday and Sunday night Hyderabad: Three individuals died by suicide in separate incidents in the city during the early hours of Monday and Sunday night. In the first case, a 25-year-old man, Yousuf Bin Shaha, a resident of GM Colony, Chandrayangutta, hanged himself at a house in Tadlakunta on Monday morning. According to the police, Yousuf had returned from Australia nearly a month ago and was staying with his parents at their house in GM Colony. On Monday morning, Yousuf left the house, and an hour later, a painter who came to work at the family-owned house in Tadlakunta found Yousuf hanging. The man’s family…

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Hyderabad: Man booked for embezzlement of company funds

Madan Kumar, has been booked by Hyderabad Cybercrime officials for embezzling Rs 2.3 crore. He allegedly used fake firms and diverted client orders for personal gain. The Central Crime Station is currently investigating the case Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime officials have booked an employee of Tele Network Company for alleged embezzlement of funds to the tune of Rs 2.3 cr. Thota Venkat, the complaint alleged that the suspect, Madan Kumar, who joined the company in 2014, was entrusted with the responsibilities related to the main business functions. However, he committed irregularities along with some officials of the Greenco Group and other clients for personal gain. He established a company in the name of Ninth Pixel Geosoft (OPC) Private Limited and misled senior officials of Greenco to give work contracts and service orders in the name of…

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Hyderabad: Rowdy-sheeter dies by suicide in Kulsumpura

Family members of the rowdy-sheeter, Umesh, have reportedly told the police that he might have taken the extreme step as he had slipped into a depression due to family issues Hyderabad: A person against whom a rowdy sheet is maintained a Kulsumpura police station died by suicide at his house on Sunday night. The man, Hatyal Umesh, (35) stayed with his wife Swetha and their children at Keshava Swamy Nagar in Kulsumpura. A rowdy sheet was opened against Umesh in 2011 after he got involved in criminal activities. On Sunday night, the man went into a room in the house and hanged himself to the ceiling fan. The family members of Umesh reportedly told the police that he slipped into depression…

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Labourer died by suicide at railway tracks in Secbad

A labourer died by suicide at railway tracks in Secunderabad on Monday Hyderabad: A labourer died by suicide at railway tracks in Secunderabad on Monday. According to the railway police, the man Billa (38), a resident of Neredmet, jumped in front of a moving train on the railway tracks between Ammuguda and Moula Ali railway tracks. The family members told the police that Billa slipped into depression over family issues and might have ended his life over it. A case is registered by Government Railway Police Secunderabad and investigation is going on.

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A teenager died in a road accident at Banjara Hills on Sunday night

A teenager died in a road accident at Banjara Hills on Sunday night Hyderabad: A teenager died in a road accident at Banjara Hills on Sunday night. The victim, Aamir Khan (16), a resident of First Lancer was riding a scooter along with his friend Abrar on Sunday night. On reaching, NBT Nagar the vehicle skidded and rammed into the road divider. “Aamir and Abrar, suffered injuries and were rushed to hospital. Aamir died while undergoing treatment,” said the police. A case is registered.

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Hyderabad: GHMC Assistant Electrical Engineer caught accepting Rs 1.20 lakh bribe

AEE B Swaroopa demanded the bribe ‘for writing MB books for the work done by a contractor’m say ACB officials Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau sleuths on Tuesday caught Assistant Electrical Engineer (AEE) of Kapra Circle, GHMC, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.20 lakh from a contractor for doing official work. According to ACB officials, the official, B Swaroopa, had demanded the bribe ‘for writing MB books for the work done by the contractor’. On a complaint, the ACB laid a trap and caught the AEE red handed. The official was arrested and is being produced before the court.

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Cybercrime crackdown in Hyderabad focuses on suspicious transactions

Hyderabad Police, TGCSB intensify surveillance on suspicious banking activities to curb rising financial cybercrimes. Banks directed to tighten KYC protocols, report anomalies. Public awareness campaigns urge vigilance, promote reporting through helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in Hyderabad: In a step towards tackling the rising threat of financial cybercrime, the Hyderabad Police, in collaboration with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), have intensified their surveillance and enforcement strategies. They are now focusing on and monitoring suspicious banking activities, particularly bank accounts that receive large sums of money within short periods, especially when linked to individuals without a clear source of income. Officials believe such accounts are often used by cybercriminals to launder money or facilitate fraudulent transactions. With digital transactions becoming a crucial part of daily life, officials…

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Hyderabad residents find hope in social media for retrieving lost items

In old city, social media helps residents recover lost items such as passports, phones, and vehicles. Through viral videos and citizen-driven efforts, people reconnect with their lost belongings, illustrating the power of digital platforms for positive change Hyderabad: While social media platforms are becoming synonymous with unverified news content and hatred, there is also a positive side to them in the old city. Consider this case: Mohammed Hanzala, a student and resident of Bazar Guard, lost his passport while on his way home from Malakpet after visiting an educational consultancy. “En route, I lost my passport and panicked. Soon, I made a video appealing to citizens to help me trace the passport. The message went viral, and after a few hours, I received a call…

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Hyderabad job seeker duped of Rs. 1.1 lakh in cyber fraud

A 35-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs. 1.1 lakh to cyber fraudsters who lured him with a fake high-paying job offer on WhatsApp. The scammers stopped responding after collecting the money under the guise of processing and investment fees Hyderabad: A job aspirant from the city was duped of Rs. 1.1 lakh by cyber fraudsters who promised him a high-paying job. According to the police, the 35-year-old man recently received a job offer via WhatsApp from individuals posing as officials of a reputed software company. The scam began when the victim contacted the fraudsters. They assured him of a lucrative job and collected nearly Rs. 1.1 lakh from him in installments. The fraudsters claimed the money was required for processing and investment…

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