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Jul- 2025 -15 July
Watch: Couple caught on video engaging in romantic act near Aramghar flyover in Hyderabad
A video of a couple engaging in romantic behaviour while riding a motorcycle on Hyderabad’s Aramghar flyover has gone viral, sparking public outrage. Citizens have demanded police action for the stunt, which was seen as dangerous and indecent. Hyderabad: In yet another incident, a young couple was seen allegedly filming themselves while engaging in a romantic behavior while riding a motorcycle near Aramghar flyover. The video which was shared by a citizen on social media, went viral on Sunday. The video clip shows the woman sitting on the man’s lap while he rides, and some passersby filmed the incident and posted it on social media. The incident has sparked public outrage and calls for police action due to the dangerous and indecent nature…
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15 July
Hyderabad: Death toll rises to five in adulterated toddy case near Kukatpally
One more person died after consuming adulterated toddy sold in the Kukatpally area, taking the toll to five in Hyderabad. As of Monday, Gandhi Hospital reported 16 cases, with several patients still under treatment and some discharged. Hyderabad: The toll after consuming adulterated toddy in several toddy compounds located in and around the Kukatpally area in Hyderabad has continued to climb, as one more patient, Gangamani, died at Gandhi Hospital in the early hours of Monday. With this, the total number of persons who died after consuming adulterated toddy has reached 5 in Hyderabad. Till Monday, a total of 52 patients have been admitted to Gandhi Hospital and Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) after consuming adulterated toddy in Hyderabad. “As of Monday, there are 16 patients admitted to…
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15 July
Seven caught gambling in Shamshabad hotel raid
According to the police, the seven individuals had gathered at a hotel in Shamshabad and were gambling by playing Three Cards. Hyderabad: The Shamshabad police on Sunday caught seven people who were found gambling at a hotel and seized cash, bikes and playing cards from them. The arrested individuals include M Anjaiah, Pradeep, Konda Raju, K Jaipal, M Raju, Nikhil Kumar and Thirupathi Rao. According to the police, the seven individuals had gathered at a hotel in Shamshabad and were gambling by playing Three Cards when, acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted and they were nabbed. A case has been registered against them.
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15 July
Maharashtra man caught selling ganja in Hyderabad, couple among 14 detained
As part of its relentless crackdown on drugs, the police caught 14 persons including a couple who had come to the spot to purchase ganja. Hyderabad: In a major operation, 14 people, including a couple, were caught by Anti Narcotics EAGLE team in connection with the alleged consumption of drugs at Gachibowli on Saturday. According to the police, a man from Maharashtra was regularly selling ganja to customers near an HDFC Branch at Gachibowli and special teams were formed to nab him. “The man was caught with five kilograms of ganja which was bought from Maharashtra. He would make small packets of 50 grams each and sell it to consumers for Rs. 3,000 each,” said Superintendent of Police, EAGLE, Ch. Rupesh. As part…
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15 July
Hyderabad: Carpenter found dead in his Aghapura home; suicide suspected
A case has been registered and an investigation is underway to ascertain the reasons that prompted the man to end his life. Hyderabad: A carpenter died by suicide at his house in Habeebnagar in the city on Sunday. The deceased Gopi Reddy Vishwanath (33) was a resident of Ambedkarnagar in Aghapura. On Sunday, the locals found Gopi hanging from the ceiling fan in a building located in the area. On receiving information, the police reached the spot and shifted the body for post-mortem examination to the mortuary. The police said the body was highly decomposed, indicating that the man might have committed suicide more than a week ago. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway to ascertain the reasons…
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15 July
Battered and bruised: Telangana roads cry for attention as repair works move at snail’s pace
Despite sanctioning Rs 6,445 crore since December 2023, the Telangana Roads and Buildings Department has completed only five of 230 projects. Rural roads remain in poor condition as contractors hesitate to bid due to delays in payment and pending bills Hyderabad: The Roads and Buildings Department makes tall claims of road works being executed across the State, but the conditions of roads, especially those in rural areas, reflect a contrasting picture. Many roads across the State are battered and bruised, and riddled with potholes. Compared to urban areas, the road conditions in rural areas are even worse. However, the department claims that many works have already been sanctioned with a cost of Rs 6,445 crore since December 2023. Interestingly, of the 230 works that were sanctioned,…
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14 July
Rice mafia thrives in Hyderabad as PDS rice for BPL families sold in black market
According to reliable sources, the PDS mafia is paying protection money to rowdy sheeters every month alongside mamools (bribes) to patrolling teams. Hyderabad: With the State government distributing three-month rice to below poverty line families through fair price shops, the rice mafia has reportedly become active in the city and outskirts. There are reports of agents visiting slum areas which have a sizable population of BPL families, and collecting the rice from the food security card beneficiaries. “Due to some issues over the quality of rice, the beneficiaries have been selling it to the agents who visit their doorstep on scooters and auto-rickshaws. A kg of rice is now purchased for Rs. 19 as against Rs.10 earlier,” said Mohammed Sajid, (name changed) who has knowledge…
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14 July
Hydraa clears encroachments, desilts nalas across Hyderabad
Hydraa undertakes desilting and anti-encroachment operations in Hyderabad’s nalas to prevent monsoon flooding. Encroachments near Khairatabad and Kukatpally have been removed, and accumulated waste cleared using long-arm JCBs as part of citywide infrastructure improvement efforts Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) has taken up desilting works at the nalas in the city by involving Hydraa Monsoon Emergency Teams (HMETs) and DRF teams. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to enhance the city’s infrastructure and mitigate the impact of heavy rain. The Hydraa also demolished encroachments on the drains and cleared encroachments on the Bulkapur Nala near Khairatabad Sridhar Function Hall, and also from the Kukatpally IDL Lake Nala. At Khairatabad Junction, Hydraa has removed a large accumulation of waste from the…
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14 July
Hyderabad: Two held with deer meat and horns
Two men were arrested in Hyderabad’s Tolichowki for illegal possession of deer meat and horns. Police seized the items and handed them to forest officials. Authorities are investigating possible wildlife trade and violations of the Wildlife Protection Act Hyderabad: The Tolichowki police arrested two persons for illegal possession of deer meat and horns, in a suspected case of wildlife trade on Friday night. The suspects, identified as Mohd Siraj and Mohd Waseem, both residents of MD Lines, were found with a deer head, meat, and two horns. During interrogation, Siraj confessed to purchasing the deer head from an unknown person at Chowk in Charminar and transporting it to his residence. With the assistance of Waseem, a local butcher, the deer head was cut into pieces. Police seized…
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14 July
Unidentified youth dies by suicide after jumping before train in Hyderabad
An unidentified youth dies by suicide after jumping in front of a speeding train between Secunderabad and Lalaguda in Hyderabad. The railway police are working with local stations to trace his identity through recent missing person complaints Hyderabad: An unidentified youth died by suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train on the railway tracks between Secunderabad and Lalaguda on Friday night. The body of the victim, suspected to be in his mid-20s, was found by the track maintenance team, who alerted the Secunderabad Government Railway Police. The railway police have alerted the local police stations to check for recent missing complaints. Efforts were on to identify the victim.
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