HYDERABAD

Hyderabad police arrest five for bike thefts, recover 22 motorcycles worth Rs 42 lakh

The Jagathgirigutta Police arrested five men for allegedly stealing 22 motorcycles across Hyderabad, recovering bikes worth Rs 42 lakh. The gang, led by Sridhar, targeted vehicles in multiple areas and sold them to a receiver in Guntur. Hyderabad: The Jagathgirigutta police on Saturday arrested five persons who were allegedly involved in cases of motorcycle theft and recovered 22 bikes worth Rs.42 lakhs from them. The arrested were identified as Gollapally Sridhar, Midde Veera Kaushik Goud, Katta Manikanta, Guthula Srinivas and Shaik Nagur Vali. According to the police, the gang on August 24 stole a software professional’s KTM 250 Duke parked near a wine shop at Jagathgirigutta and sold it to a receiver Shaik Nagur. On a complaint, from the bike owner…

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Hyderabad: Woman allegedly kills husband, attempts suicide amid financial stress

In KPHB, Hyderabad, a woman allegedly killed her husband by slitting his throat and later attempted suicide due to financial problems. Locals intervened and rushed her to hospital. Her condition remains critical, and police are investigating the case. Hyderabad: A woman allegedly killed her husband by slitting his throat with a knife and later attempted suicide at KPHB on Friday night. The woman, Ramya Krishna, stayed with her husband Ramakrishna at KPHB Colony. On Friday night, the couple reportedly decided to end their lives as they were facing financial problems. According to reports, Ramya took a knife and slit Ramakrishna’s throat. He died within a few minutes. She then used the knife to slit her own throat. However, locals came to…

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GHMC’s food safety wing inspects 18 vegetable markets in Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s GHMC Food Safety wing inspected 18 vegetable and fruit markets during a weekly drive, engaging 455 vendors. Officials highlighted hygiene practices, grading standards, FSSAI registration, and proper waste disposal to ensure safer food supply in the city. Hyderabad: As part of weekly special drive, the officials of Food Safety wing inspected the Kushaiguda vegetable market, Saroornagar Rythu Bazar, Vanasthalipuram vegetable and fruit market, Madannapet Mandi, Mir Alam Mandi, Owaisi vegetable market, Mozamjahi Market, Monda Market, Sanathnagar vegetable market, Khairatabad vegetable market, Mehdipatnam rythu bazaar, Lingampally Market, Patancheru Agricultural market, JNTU Rythu Bazar, Shapur Nagar fruit market, Bollarum market, Malkajgiri fruit bazaar, and vegetable market, Mettuguda. During the inspections, the Food Safety Officers have interacted with 455 vegetable and fruit vendors…

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Evening showers trigger traffic chaos across Hyderabad

A Friday evening downpour brought Hyderabad traffic to a standstill, with over 1 cm of rainfall recorded in several areas. Commuters in IT hubs faced long delays, while civic teams tackled waterlogging, overflowing manholes, and debris clearance across the city Hyderabad: A downpour on Friday evening disrupted traffic movement in several parts of the city, affecting commuters and employees returning home from work. More than 1 cm of rainfall was recorded in multiple areas, including Shaikpet, Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Khairatabad, Secunderabad, Musheerabad, Himayatnagar, Serilingampally, Malkajgiri, and Asifnagar. Employees and students faced inconvenience due to the rains, while traffic chaos persisted in the IT corridor. Commuters endured long delays, with heavy gridlocks reported in Hitec City, Madhapur, Gachibowli, and Manikonda. “It’s frustrating to…

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Hyderabad: Ganesh idol immersion begins, GHMC readies 74 immersion ponds

Immersion of Ganesh idols began in Hyderabad on Friday, marking the third day of festivities. The GHMC set up 74 artificial ponds and identified 20 major lakes, deploying staff, cranes and sanitation teams to manage the immersion smoothly Hyderabad: On the third day of Lord Ganesha festivities, immersion of idols began at different water bodies in and around the city on Friday. Several devotees carried idols installed at their homes to the nearest water bodies, while some pandal organisers also joined the immersion. The immersion is usually held on the third day after idol installation and later on the fifth, seventh, ninth, and finally on the 10th and 11th day. This year, the main Ganesh idol immersion will take place on…

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Three prison officials suspended after inmate’s escape from Cherlapalli jail in Hyderabad

Three officials of Cherlapalli Central Prison in Hyderabad were suspended after a remand prisoner briefly escaped while on wall-painting duty. The inmate, Shanth Kumar from Bihar, scaled the boundary wall but was soon nabbed following a swift police and jail operation Hyderabad: The Prisons Department authorities have suspended three officials in connection with the incident in which a remand prisoner briefly escaped from the Central Prison in Cherlapalli earlier this week. The officials suspended include jail warden Bharat and assistant deputy jailors Subba Raju and Vasanth Kumar. On Sunday, inmate Shanth Kumar, a native of Bihar, was assigned the task of painting the walls. Taking advantage of the assignment, he scaled the boundary wall and escaped. Prison officials discovered his absence…

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Painter killed in domestic dispute in Hyderabad’s Bharatnagar

A 22-year-old painter from Chhattisgarh was murdered in Bharatnagar, Hyderabad, after being allegedly attacked by a mason, Rajaram, over a domestic dispute. The victim sustained grievous injuries and died in hospital. Police have launched an investigation to arrest the accused. Hyderabad: A 22-year-old painter was murdered allegedly following a domestic dispute in Bharatnagar on Thursday night. The victim, identified as Bablu from Chhattisgarh, had been working on a building in the area and had been staying there for the past few months. One Rajaram, a mason, was also staying in the same building with his wife and children. According to the police, on Thursday night, Rajaram allegedly found Bablu with his wife and, in a fit of rage, attacked him with…

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Hyderabad youth booked under POCSO Act for assaulting minor girl after living together

A 16-year-old girl from Mahabubnagar, who had left home after a dispute with her parents, was found staying with an 18-year-old boy in Film Nagar. She alleged physical assault, leading to a POCSO case registered by Hyderabad police Hyderabad: A teenager was booked for allegedly living with a minor girl and assaulting her in a room in Film Nagar in the city. As per available information, a 16-year-old girl from Mahabubnagar who had left home after a dispute with her parents was found staying with an 18-year-old boy in Film Nagar. The incident came to light after the girl herself informed her parents about her situation. The girl had run away from home about a year ago after her parents allegedly…

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Hyderabad: Moosarambagh bridge closed as Musi river inflows rise

With rising inflows into the Musi, the HMWSSB opened gates of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, releasing surplus water. Moosarambagh bridge was closed and traffic diverted, while residents in low-lying areas were cautioned about possible flooding. Hyderabad: With inflows into the Musi river steadily rising, the Moosarambagh bridge was closed and traffic restricted. The HMWSSB opened ten floodgates, including eight of Osman Sagar and two of Himayat Sagar, releasing surplus water into downstream areas of the Musi. Consequently, traffic police restricted movement on the Moosarambagh bridge and diverted traffic from the early hours of Friday, Malakpet traffic inspector T Ashok Kumar told Telangana Today. Commuters were advised to take alternate routes. Local residents in Kishanbagh, Jiyaguda, Malakpet, Puranapul, MGBS/CBS, Chaderghat, and Golnaka along the…

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Body of unidentified man discovered at Gymkhana ground in Begumpet

A man, around 50 years old, was found dead by suicide at Gymkhana Ground in Begumpet. Morning walkers discovered the body, and police are investigating to establish his identity. Hyderabad: A middle-aged man, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, allegedly died by suicide at the Gymkhana Ground premises under Begumpet area on Friday. The victim is estimated to be around 50 years old. The incident was first reported by local walkers, who discovered the body hanging from a rope fastened to nails on a wall at the sports facility. On receiving information, the Begumpet police reached the spot and took up investigation. The incident raised concern among regular morning walkers and local residents who frequent the Gymkhana Ground. The…

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