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Aug- 2025 -24 August
Timely act by RPF constable prevents tragedy on moving train
A woman passenger’s life was saved at Secunderabad station when RPF constable Sanjay Kumar quickly pulled her away from a moving train, showcasing courage under Operation Jeevan Raksha. Hyderabad: A timely and courageous act by Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Sanjay Kumar saved the life of a woman passenger at Secunderabad Railway Station. The incident occurred on Wednesday when one M Sarad (52), a native of Srikakulam district, slipped while attempting to board the moving Secunderabad–Srikakulam Road (Train No.17016) and was about to fall on the platform. Constable Sanjay Kumar of 3BN/RPSF, Lucknow (‘C’ Coy), deployed for train-passing duty, noticed the passenger losing balance near the footboard. Displaying alertness and presence of mind, he rushed forward and pulled her away…
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24 August
Cybercrime victims refunded Rs 1.41 crore by Hyderabad Police
Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells reported a 65 per cent rise in case disposals and refunded Rs 1.41 crore to cybercrime victims this year. Commissioner C V Anand lauded the teams’ efforts and urged faster coordination with banks and telecom firms Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells (ZCCs) have recorded a significant improvement in performance this year, with petition disposal rising by 65 per cent to 8,209 cases, while refunds to victims increased by 87 per cent to Rs 1.41 crore. The figures were reviewed by Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand at a meeting with officials of all seven ZCCs on Friday. He appreciated the teams for effectively using the Samanvaya Portal for interstate coordination and urged closer collaboration with banks…
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24 August
UK woman undergoes bariatric surgery at Hyderabad hospital
A UK woman, Alexandria Fox, travelled to Hyderabad for bariatric surgery at KIMS Gachibowli. She weighed 102 kg before the procedure and is expected to reduce to around 70 kg, following the successful surgery performed by Dr Kesava Reddy Mannur. Hyderabad: A woman from the UK travelled to Hyderabad to undergo bariatric surgery at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Gachibowli. She weighed 102 kg before surgery and is expected to reduce her weight to around 70 kg following the procedure, Dr Kesava Reddy Mannur, Clinical Director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, KIMS Gachibowli, said. “In 2023, I performed bariatric surgery (Gastric Bypass) in London on Jane Fox, the husband of Alexandria Fox. Jane lost 64 kg and experienced complete relief from…
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24 August
Hyderabad cybercrime police bust Rs 1 crore online fraud gang
Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested six members of a gang that duped a woman of over Rs 1 crore in a fake online investment scam. Fraudsters posed as NSE officials, used fake apps, and laundered money through multiple bank accounts Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested six members of an organised gang involved in an online investment fraud case worth over Rs 1 crore on Thursday. The suspects are identified as A Harsha Vardhan, K Venu, M Pradeep, P Vinodh Yadav, P Vamshi and M Laxman. The case was registered based on a complaint by a 34-year-old woman from Tarnaka, who was allegedly duped between January and July 2025. Fraudsters posing as officials of the NSE and Coin SSDCX contacted her through Instagram and…
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23 August
Two held in Rs 63 lakh insurance fraud case
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested two men from Ghaziabad in connection with a Rs 63.4 lakh insurance fraud. The accused supplied bank accounts for laundering scam proceeds and are linked to at least six such frauds nationwide. Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two individuals from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, for their involvement in a Rs 63.4 lakh insurance fraud. The suspects, identified as Devash Rastogi (31) and Jitendra Agarwal (32), were supplying bank accounts used for fraudulent transactions. According to police, the duo is involved in at least six similar cases across the country, including one in Hyderabad, where a 58-year-old man was duped after receiving calls from individuals posing as officials of the “Insurance Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) Department.”…
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23 August
Hyderabad: Body found in Musi River at Amberpet
The body of an unidentified man was found in the Musi River near Amberpet on Thursday. With cable wires around his neck raising suspicion, police are probing whether he died accidentally or was murdered. The body was shifted for autopsy Hyderabad: The body of an unidentified man was found floating in the Musi River near the dump yard in Amberpet on Thursday. Police are investigating whether he accidentally fell into the river at some other spot and came floating to the spot. Cable wires around his neck have raised suspicion over his death. Local residents alerted the Amberpet police, who shifted the body to the hospital for autopsy. The CLUES team examined the spot. “He appears to be a construction worker. It…
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23 August
Panchayat Secretary booked for Rs. 15,000 bribe in Suryapet
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) booked Enjamuri Venkaiah, Panchayat Secretary of Janpahad in Suryapet district, for demanding a Rs.15,000 bribe to process instalments under the Indiramma Housing Scheme. He was produced before the court, and the case is under investigation Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered a case against a Panchayat Secretary in Suryapet district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe for processing instalments under the Indiramma Housing Scheme. Officials said Enjamuri Venkaiah, Panchayat Secretary of Janpahad village in Palakeedu mandal, initially demanded Rs.20,000 from a complainant. After negotiations, he reduced the demand to Rs.15,000 as a “reward” for sanctioning the first instalment of the housing scheme. He later sought additional bribes for clearing subsequent instalments. The accused was produced before the I…
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23 August
Hyderabad police bust interstate gang smuggling e-cigarettes from Dubai
The Task Force (West) team in Hyderabad busted an interstate gang smuggling e-cigarettes and foreign cigarettes from Dubai. Six people were arrested and contraband worth Rs 25 lakh, including 6,800 cigarette packs and 360 e-cigarettes, was seized Hyderabad: The Task Force (West) team busted an interstate gang smuggling e-cigarettes and banned foreign cigarettes from Dubai, seizing contraband worth Rs 25 lakh on Thursday. Those arrested were identified as Abdullah Shetty, a supplier from Mumbai; Mohd Tajuddin, a coordinator from Mehdipatnam; Mohd Sami, a wholesaler from Golconda; Mohd Sohail Khan, a retailer from Golconda; Khaleel Ahmed, a manpower supplier from Borabanda; and Mayank Bise, a worker from Indore. Police said the gang was importing consignments from Dubai and selling them illegally in…
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23 August
RPF arrests 82 people for stone pelting on trains in Secunderabad
The RPF Secunderabad division has arrested 82 people in 2025 under Operation Samraksha for stone pelting on trains. Officials said the offence threatens passenger safety, causes losses, and warned that offenders risk legal action and job disqualification Hyderabad: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Secunderabad team has arrested 82 individuals so far in 2025 for incidents of stone pelting on trains, a criminal offence that threatens passenger safety and damages national property. The arrests were made under ‘Operation Samraksha’, an initiative to curb attacks on railway property and passengers. Railway officials said stone pelting causes financial losses, damages coaches and windows, and disrupts train services, leading to delays that inconvenience thousands of commuters. “Further, it is a criminal offence with severe consequences.…
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23 August
Hyderabad: 16 held in gambling raid at Tappachabutra, cash seized
Tappachabutra police raided a house at Natrajnagar on Thursday and caught 16 persons gambling. Cash amounting to Rs 93,390 and a card box were seized. Police said organiser Irfan alias Dabra invited participants to play three-card games Hyderabad: The Tappachabutra police on Thursday raided a house at Natrajnagar locality and caught 16 persons who were found gambling. The police seized Rs 93,390 and a playing card box at the scene. According to the police, a man, Irfan alias Dabra, was organising the gambling at the house of one Akram and inviting participants to play three-card games. On a tip off the raid was conducted. A case is registered against the 16 persons.
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