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Nov- 2025 -6 November
Hyderabad: Panic as fire breaks out at Begumpet apartment; child rescued safely
Panic gripped residents after a fire broke out at the Shyam Lal Building in Begumpet on Thursday night. Locals rescued a child from the apartment and managed to control the blaze before firefighters arrived. No casualties were reported. Hyderabad: Panic gripped in the residents after a fire broke out at Shyam Lal Building in Begumpet on Thursday night. The blaze reportedly started suddenly in the balcony of an apartment, where clothes were left to dry.Smoke and flames spread quickly, causing alarm among the occupants. A child who was reportedly present at the spot was rescued safely by local residents. Residents acted swiftly and managed to douse the flames using water before it could spread further. Fire officials are investigating the cause…
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6 November
Hyderabad insurance agent loses 72 lakh in WhatsApp stock trading scam
An insurance agent lost 72 lakh after being duped by a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising high returns. The victim kept investing until demands for more money arose. Police have launched an investigation. Hyderabad: A 40-year-old insurance agent from Uppal fell prey to cyber fraudsters and lost Rs 72 lakh after joining a fake stock trading group on WhatsApp promising high returns.According to the police, the victim was added to a WhatsApp group named “Stocks VIP Exchange Group E8”, where members promoted what was described as ‘lucrative stock investment’ opportunities. Convinced by their claims, he joined the group and interacted with its admins, identified as Karim Varma and Kristen, who claimed to represent Russell Investments. Initially, the victim invested Rs…
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6 November
Hyderabad Police destroy seized drugs worth Rs 4.56 crore
Hyderabad Police destroyed narcotic drugs valued at Rs 4.56 crore in the first phase of the 2025 disposal drive. The consignment, linked to 128 NDPS cases across 26 stations, included marijuana, MDMA, cocaine Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police have destroyed seized narcotic drugs valued at Rs 4.56 crore as part of the first phase of drug disposal for 2025. The operation was conducted by the Drug Disposal Committee on Monday, under the supervision of Detective Department DCP N Swetha. A total of 1,285 kg of narcotics, including 1,585.9 kg of marijuana, 159.4 grams of MDMA, 6.4 grams of cocaine, 4.6 grams of ecstasy pills, 4,450 ml of hashish oil, 4 LSD blots, and other psychotropic substances were destroyed. These drugs are related to 128 NDPS…
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5 November
Hyderabad cop suspended for dereliction of duty
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has suspended Task Force Sub-Inspector Srikanth Goud following a review that revealed serious lapses in duty. The Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing accountability within the force. Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar on Thursday suspended Task Force Sub-Inspector Srikanth Goud for dereliction of duty. As per available information, the disciplinary action was taken following a review of the officer’s conduct, during which lapses in performance and negligence of duty were found. The Commissioner reiterated that strict action would be taken against any personnel found guilty of negligence.
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5 November
Passenger detained at Hyderabad airport for carrying live bullet
A passenger arriving from Kolkata was detained at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a live 38 mm bullet was discovered in his luggage during screening. The man, identified as Vishal, was preparing to board a connecting flight to Bengaluru. Hyderabad: A passenger carrying a live bullet was detained by customs officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad on Thursday night. According to officials, the passenger, Vishal, who arrived from Kolkata on a private airline was preparing to board another flight to Bengaluru when security personnel found a 38 mm live bullet in his luggage during screening. When questioned, he reportedly failed to give a satisfactory explanation. The RGIA Police took him into custody for interrogation and have begun investigating how he came…
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5 November
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn of rise in online trading frauds
The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warned citizens about a surge in online trading and investment scams. Fraudsters are cheating victims through fake trading platforms promising high returns. Officials urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have issued a public advisory alerting citizens about a sharp rise in online trading and investment frauds. According to Cybercrime officials, scammers are cheating victims through social media, Telegram, and WhatsApp groups by promising high or guaranteed returns in cryptocurrency, Forex, and stock trading. “Fraudsters lure victims to invest small amounts initially through fake trading platforms that display manipulated profits. Once trust is gained, they demand further payments in the name of taxes, conversion fees, or compliance…
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5 November
Hyderabad: Woman sexually assaulted and attacked by colleague in Somajiguda
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and attacked by her colleague Bhanu Prakash at her Somajiguda flat under Punjagutta police limits. The accused threatened the victim and her roommates before attacking her. He was later arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Hyderabad: In an incident of sexual assault and physical torture, a man allegedly attacked his female colleague at her residence in Somajiguda under Punjagutta police limits. The suspect, identified as A Bhanu Prakash, reportedly assaulted the woman, inflicted injuries with scissors, and threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone. As per available information, the survivor, a native of Guntur, had moved to the city to pursue a fashion designing course but discontinued it midway due to…
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5 November
Hyderabad: Boulder slide disrupts traffic and sparks safety concerns in Malkajgiri
A boulder rolled down a road in Malkajgiri on Thursday due to heavy rains from Cyclone Montha, causing traffic disruption and alarming residents. Police and DRF services responded, while authorities urged vigilance and reporting of potential further landslides Hyderabad: In a landslide on the busy road between Goutham Nagar and Mallikarjun Nagar in Malkajgiri, a huge boulder rolled down, sparking tension and concern among the residents on Thursday. The incident caused disruption to traffic and posed a threat to the safety of the local community. Police and DRF services were deployed to the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety of those affected. According to initial reports, the incident occurred due to a heavy downpour caused by Cyclone Montha.…
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5 November
Jubilee Hills bypoll: Elderly woman grills Minister Jupally, Naveen Yadav over unfulfilled Congress promises
During a campaign event in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency, an elderly woman publicly challenged Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav over unmet election promises. Her pointed questions on pensions and free electricity went viral, highlighting voter frustration and accountability demands. Hyderabad: An elderly woman publicly confronted Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav over the Congress government’s failure to deliver on its election promises, leaving the Minister and the candidate visibly embarrassed. The incident occurred during the Minister’s campaign in Erragadda division under Jubilee Hills constituency on Thursday, when the woman raised pointed questions one after another about unfulfilled assurances. “What did Revanth Reddy promise to the people? Did he not promise a monthly pension of Rs 4,000?”…
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5 November
Cyber scammers use call forwarding to steal money via OTPs
Cyber scammers are using “forwarding fraud” to divert calls and SMS messages from victims’ phones by tricking them into dialing USSD codes. Forwarded OTPs enable theft from bank and UPI accounts. Police urge caution, checking call forwarding, and reporting suspicious activity Hyderabad: Cyber scammers keep finding new modus operandi to con people of their hard-earned money and gain illegal finances. In the latest the cyber fraudsters are resorting to ‘forwarding frauds’ to illegally gain access to the phone calls and text messages of people and dupe them. According to the police, in these scams, the mobile phone users are tricked into dialling Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes, also known as quick codes, to activate call forwarding. “Online criminals forward or…
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