HYDERABAD

Five-year-old boy kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered in Hyderabad

A five-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered in Hyderabad’s Uppal. Police traced the accused, Kumar, through CCTV footage. He confessed during interrogation and was remanded. The child’s body was sent for post-mortem at Gandhi Hospital and later handed to the family. Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a five-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted and later killed by a man at Uppal in the city. The family of the boy are natives of Chattisgarh and stayed in a house in Ramanthapur area. On August 12, the parents of the boy made a complaint at the Uppal police station stating that the child went missing after leaving the house. The police, who checked the footage of the closed circuit cameras installed in…

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Heavy inflows force opening of floodgates at Hyderabad reservoirs

HMWSSB has opened floodgates at Osmansagar, Himayatsagar and Manjeera Barrage following heavy inflows from monsoon rains. Officials said inflows were recorded earlier than usual, while Hussain Sagar also received high inflows. Water levels in all reservoirs are nearing full capacity Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has opened the floodgates of Osmansagar, Himayatsagar and Manjeera Barrage after about 45 mm of rainfall was recorded in nearly 20 per cent of the catchment areas. Usually, September is the month when the Water Board releases water, but this year the heavy inflows began a month earlier. According to officials, four floodgates of Manjeera Barrage were opened, releasing 46,261 cusecs against an inflow of 43,716 cusecs. The Full Tank Level (FTL) of…

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After overnight showers, Hyderabad stays dry till Saturday evening

Hyderabad remained mostly dry after overnight showers on Saturday, though skies stayed cloudy. Residents avoided travelling due to fear of traffic snarls. The IMD forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rains in several Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu Hyderabad: After overnight spells, Hyderabad to a large extent remained free of rains till evening, though the overall weather stayed overcast. With the mercury dropping due to the continuing rains and cloudy skies, residents remained apprehensive of fresh showers and most preferred to stay indoors rather than venture out. Given the recent instances of waterlogged roads and traffic jams whenever it rained heavily, many avoided travelling to keep clear of traffic snarls. However, forecasts suggested the likelihood of very heavy…

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Hyderabad police bust illegal surrogacy and human egg trading racket, eight arrested

Hyderabad police have arrested eight people, including a mother-son duo, for running an illegal surrogacy and human egg trading racket linked to multiple fertility centres. ₹6.4 lakh in cash, donor records, and medical supplies were seized during the operation Hyderabad: In a major crackdown, the Pet Basheerabad police have busted an organised network engaged in commercial surrogacy and illegal human egg trading, and arrested eight persons, including seven women and one man, here on Friday. The suspects were allegedly operating in collusion with several fertility centres in Hyderabad, exploiting the desperation of childless couples for unlawful monetary gain. According to the police, the racket was spearheaded by N Laxmi Reddy alias Laxmi (45), a resident of Chintal in Quthbullapur, who had previously worked…

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Burglars loot 36 tolas gold, cash and gadgets from retired employee’s house in Chikkadpally

Burglars broke into the house of a retired employee in Chikkadpally and escaped with 36 tolas of gold, cash, and gadgets. The crime occurred while the family was away. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage. Hyderabad: Burglars struck at a house and allegedly decamped with 36 tolas of gold ornaments, cash and gadgets in Chikkadpally on Friday. As per available information, the house of one Narayana, a retired employee, had locked the house and went to their relative’s house when the incident occurred. The burglars broke open the lock of the main door and entered into the house and fled with the valuables during the wee hours. Based on a complaint, the Chikkadpally police booked a case…

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Fee hike and capped reimbursement hit private polytechnic admissions in Telangana

Nearly 13,000 diploma seats in Telangana polytechnics went vacant in 2025-26 due to a steep tuition fee hike and capped reimbursement. Private colleges saw the sharpest drop, while mismanagement of the admission process further affected enrollment Hyderabad: Admissions to diploma programmes in polytechnic colleges, particularly private institutions, in Telangana have seen a sharp decline, with nearly 13,000 seats going vacant in the academic year 2025-26. The drop is largely attributed to the steep tuition fee hike by the State government and the subsequent cap on fee reimbursement. Following web-based counselling for internal sliding (change of branch within the same college), a total of 12,991 diploma seats remained vacant across 115 polytechnics. Of these, 8,744 vacant seats were in 56 private colleges, which…

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Rising trend of women lured by drug cartels caught smuggling hydroponic ganja at Hyderabad airport

In Hyderabad, a rising number of women are being arrested for smuggling hydroponic ganja, lured by the promise of big money from drug cartels. In two separate incidents at RGI Airport in the past fortnight, women were caught carrying large quantities of the substance, having traveled through international routes such as Dubai and Bangkok. Hyderabad: Greed for money is landing women linked to drug cartels in prison. In the last fortnight, at least two women were caught at the RGI Airport for smuggling hydroponic ganja. On Monday, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) caught a woman at RGI Airport and seized around 13 kilograms of hydroponic ganja from her. The woman had concealed the hydroponic ganja, valued at roughly Rs 13 crores in her baggage.…

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Cyberabad police nab suspects in Chandanagar Khazana Jewellers heist

Cyberabad police have reportedly arrested suspects in the Chandanagar Khazana Jewellers robbery, believed to be a Bihar gang. The accused had rented a house in Jagadgirigutta and conducted reconnaissance before the heist. CCTV footage of vehicles helped trace them Hyderabad: In a significant breakthrough, the Cyberabad police, along with teams from other States, have reportedly identified and arrested a few suspects allegedly involved in the sensational Chandanagar Khazana Jewellers robbery case. Extensive searches helped investigators gather crucial evidence indicating that the crime was committed by a gang from Bihar. Two suspects were traced to Bidar and taken into custody, while another was nabbed in Pune, Maharashtra. Sources said the arrested individuals are currently being questioned at local police stations. However, the local…

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Pakistani national nabbed in Hyderabad for fraud, forced conversion

A Pakistani national was taken into custody by Langar Houz police in Hyderabad on charges of fraud, financial harassment, and forced religious conversion. He allegedly concealed his identity using fake documents to marry an Indian woman, Keerthi, and later subjected her to abuse, coercion, and financial exploitation. Hyderabad: A Pakistani national, identified as Fahad Akeel, has been taken into police custody by the Langar Houz police following allegations of fraud, financial harassment, and forced religious conversion in Hyderabad on Friday. He was reportedly caught in a house with another woman after his wife, Keerthi, alerted authorities. According to police sources, Keerthi, a divorcee, met Fahad while they both worked at an IT firm in the city. Fahad, a Pakistani citizen, allegedly used fake identity…

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Seven arrested for smoking hookah in Hyderabad

Cyberabad police arrested seven youths for smoking banned hookah at an MRG farmhouse in Gandiguda, Shamshabad. Acting on a tip-off, police seized more than six hookah bottles. Locals report increasing such incidents, including drug use, in farmhouses Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police on Thursday arrested seven youths for allegedly smoking banned hookah at the MRG farmhouse in Gandiguda, Shamshabad. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the premises and seized more than six hookah pots along with related smoking equipment. Officials said a case was registered against the accused under relevant sections of law. According to local residents, such incidents are becoming increasingly common in farmhouses around Shamshabad, with reports of even minors indulging in drug use and hookah smoking. Residents have urged authorities to…

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