HYDERABAD

Hyderabad: Man gets rigorous life term for assaulting minor girl in Dundigal

A fast-track special court in Dundigal sentenced K Shiva Kumar (33) to rigorous life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl and driving her to suicide in 2018. He had lured her under the pretext of love and later threatened her Hyderabad: A local fast-track special court for child-related cases has sentenced a man to rigorous life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl and driving her to suicide, reported in Dundigal in 2018. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on him. The convict, K Shiva Kumar (33), an electrician from Bowrampet, Medchal, had lured the minor girl under the pretext of love, sexually assaulted her and subsequently threatened her when she sought help after suffering health complications.…

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Man held in Hyderabad for killing son and dumping body in Musi river

Bandlaguda police arrested Mohd Akbar (37), a vegetable vendor, for smothering his three-year-old son Anaas, who had a heart condition, and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police teams are still searching for the child’s body Anaas was suffering from congenital heart disease and was being treated at Niloufer Hospital. “Around 2 am on Saturday, Anaas woke up from sleep and was crying. Akbar got angry and smothered the child to death. He put the body in a bag, took it on his bike to the Musi river at Nayapul and threw it into the water. As the flow of water was strong, the bag was swept away,” said ACP Chandrayangutta, A Sudhakar. Hyderabad: The Bandlaguda police arrested a man…

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Hyderabad: TGSRTC conductor dies of suspected cardiac arrest at Miyapur depot

A TGSRTC bus conductor died after collapsing at the Miyapur depot in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Identified as Pandari (40), he complained of uneasiness before going to the washroom, where he collapsed. Doctors declared him dead, suspecting cardiac arrest Hyderabad: A TGSRTC bus conductor died reportedly of cardiac arrest at the Miyapur bus depot here on Tuesday. As per available information, Pandari (40), working at the Miyapur depot, had come to join duty as part of his routine when the incident occurred. He had just exchanged greetings with his colleagues at the depot and informed them that he was going to use the washroom, where he collapsed. It is learnt that he told a colleague he was feeling unwell while his bus was about…

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All set to launch Passport services at MGBS metro station and Raidurg on September 16

Telangana’s Regional Passport Office has relocated the Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras to MGBS Metro Station and Raidurg Siri Building, respectively. Both new PSKs, featuring improved amenities and security, will begin operations on September 16 with an official inauguration Hyderabad: The Regional Passport Office, Telangana, made all arrangements to launch passport services in two new premises, MGBS Metro Station and Raidurg, on September 16, in the city. On Monday, the RPO authorities completed technical work at both newly launched Passport Seva Kendras. The new PSKs feature separate lounges for passport applicants with all basic amenities. Lockers have been arranged in the PSKs to store applicants’ luggage or baggage. CCTVs have been installed at both PSK premises. Applicants will first receive…

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Three feared drowned as sudden downpour flood Hyderabad, search underway

A sudden and intense downpour on Sunday evening left Hyderabad reeling, with at least three people feared drowned in separate incidents. Two teenagers from Mangar Basthi were swept away in the swollen Afzalsagar Nala in Mallepally, while a man reportedly fell into a nala in Vinobanagar, Musheerabad. Hyderabad: At least three people are feared to have drowned in separate rain-related incidents across Hyderabad on Sunday evening, following a sudden spell of heavy rains. The downpour, which lasted for a couple of hours, inundated several areas and brought vehicular movement to a grinding halt. Two teenagers from Mangar Basthi are feared to have been washed away in the surging waters of Afzalsagar Nala, Mallepally. They reportedly slipped into the swollen nala and drowned…

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Heavy rains batter Hyderabad again, IMD predicts more showers on Monday

A sudden spell of heavy rain disrupted life across Hyderabad on Sunday evening, flooding roads and halting traffic in several areas. Shaikpet recorded the highest rainfall at 8 cm, followed by East Anandbagh, Bandlaguda, and Lalapet. Waterlogging was reported in multiple localities in the city. Hyderabad: A sudden burst of heavy downpour lashed several parts of Hyderabad and its outskirts on Sunday evening. The rains, which lasted for a couple of hours with intensity in some parts of the city, left roads inundated, bringing Sunday traffic to a halt. According to Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS) data till 8 pm, Shaikpet recorded the highest rainfall of 8 cm, followed by 5.5 cm at East Anandbagh, 5.4 cm at Bandlaguda and 5.1 cm…

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Hyderabad crime roundup: Five held in Chevella extortion, teen dies in Rajendranagar crash, factory worker found hanging in Abdullapur

Golconda police arrested five individuals for allegedly blackmailing a yoga practitioner who runs a wellness centre in Chevella. Two women joined the centre under the guise of health issues and later recorded personal videos with the victim, using them to extort Rs 50 lakh and demand Rs 2 crore. A case was registered following the complaint. Hyderabad: Five persons were arrested by the Golconda police on Sunday for allegedly blackmailing and extorting money from a man. According to police, a Yoga practitioner runs a wellness centre and ashram in Chevella. A few months ago, two women, citing health issues, joined the wellness centre and stayed there. Over time, the women recorded personal videos with the victim and began blackmailing him. They initially took…

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Fee reimbursement dues: 2,000 Telangana pvt colleges to shut down indefinitely from Sep 15

The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education has set September 21 as a deadline for clearing Rs.1,800 crore dues for which tokens were issued, failing colleges planned a huge protest with lakhs of students on September 23 and 24. Hyderabad: The Congress government’s indifferent attitude and inordinate delay in releasing fee reimbursement dues is set to jeopardise the academics of several lakh students, as around 2,000 private professional and degree colleges are scheduled for indefinite closure commencing September 15. The private colleges have also resolved to observe September 15 which is observed as Engineers’ Day as a ‘Black Day’. Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education Institutions (FATHI) Chairman N Ramesh Babu set September 21 as the deadline for releasing Rs.1,800 crore…

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Two nabbed with 10 Kg Deer meat, horns in Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s Tolichowki police caught two men — a doctor and a realtor — allegedly selling illegal deer meat. About 10 kg of meat and three pairs of antlers were seized. The accused were handed over to the Forest Department for further action Hyderabad: The Tolichowki police caught two persons who were allegedly selling deer meat and seized 10 kilograms of meat and three pairs of deer horns from them. The duo Mohd Saleem Mosa, (47) a doctor and resident of Sabza colony in Tolichowki and Mohd Iqbal, (48) a realtor and a resident of Bazarghat, had allegedly hunted down the deer and kept the meat with them. Both of them were handed over to the forest department for further action.

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Thousands join Markazi Milad Juloos in Hyderabad’s Old City

Thousands participated in the Markazi Milad Juloos in Hyderabad’s Old City on Sunday, celebrating Prophet Mohammed’s birth. Processions, food camps, and community spirit marked the day. Indian and Palestinian flags were seen as police ensured tight security across the city Hyderabad: Thousands of people participated in the “Markazi Milad Juloos” taken out in the Old City on Sunday to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. The procession slated for September 5 was postponed by a week in view of the Ganesh immersion festival. Holding flags, youngsters on bikes and in lorries raised slogans in praise of the Prophet Mohammed. Several were seen holding the Indian National flag, while some in support of the Palestinian people were seen carrying the Palestinian flags…

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