Crime

Kothagudem police arrested six individuals for transporting sand using fake waybills. The investigation revealed involvement of truck owners, employees, and supervisors, while some accused remain absconding. Authorities urge public assistance to trace others involved

In Karimnagar, a woman allegedly killed her husband by mixing blood pressure and sleeping tablets into his liquor and strangling him, with help from five accomplices. The case came to light after police investigation, leading to multiple arrests

Karimnagar police have arrested Varala Lokeshwar Rao, the alleged mastermind behind the Meta Fund cryptocurrency scam, which defrauded investors of up to Rs 30 crore. Rao used a fake app and digital coins to lure victims with promises of high returns.

Hyderabad Task Force (East) arrested five persons, including two peddlers, and seized 1.3 kg of hashish oil. The accused sold the drug at Rs 500 per five-gram bottle. A case was registered at Afzalgunj police station

An engineering student in Kolkata was allegedly raped by her classmate after he reportedly laced her drink with drugs. The accused was arrested in Anandapur and sent to police custody; investigations are underway

A man was allegedly killed by his wife in Keshampet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, following a domestic quarrel. The accused reportedly struck him with a cement block while he was asleep and disposed of the body in a nearby under-construction sump.

A school assistant on deputation at the DEO office in Khammam, was suspended after allegedly abusing a shop owner and damaging CCTV cameras at a crackers shop near Konijerla.

Illegal chit fund operators are defrauding investors across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda by collecting large sums and disappearing overnight. Police have registered multiple cases, but recovery of funds remains a lengthy legal process.

The Cyberabad Women and Children Safety Wing conducted a special drive from 5 to 11 October, rescuing two victims of sex trafficking and arresting four accused.

A medical student from Odisha was allegedly gang-raped by unidentified men outside a private college in Durgapur, West Bengal. Police have begun investigations, while NCW, State parties, and doctors’ forums demand swift justice and enhanced safety measures for women

Three individuals were arrested in Jagtial for allegedly cheating investors through a mobile app named ‘META FUND PRO’, promising triple returns and luxury trips. Victims from Kodimial lodged complaints after the app was shut down and returns were not delivered.

A woman allegedly duped several women of Rs 18 to 20 crore in Sitaphalmandi, Hyderabad, promising high returns. Now residing in Patancheru, she reportedly assaulted victims who confronted her.

Ahead of Diwali, Hyderabad police and the Task Force (East) raided an illegal firecracker storage unit at Siddamber Bazar, arresting a trader and seizing 100 cartons worth Rs 18 lakh. The firecrackers were stored without a valid licence in a residential area.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested B. Sudhakar Reddy, a Sub-Engineer with TGSPDCL, for accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe to process a file related to meter upgrades and transformer installation. The incident occurred in Lalaguda, Secunderabad.

Adilabad police arrested a man for cultivating banned ganja as an intercrop in his pigeon pea field at Ashoda village. Acting on a tip-off, they seized 160 plants worth Rs 16 lakh. The accused admitted to growing the crop to earn easy money.

A senior revenue official and his aide were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe to fast-track land mutation and survey processes.

Khammam police have cracked a chilling murder case involving three accused who allegedly used YouTube to learn methods of killing and body disposal. The victim was lured by the prime accused with whom he shared a personal relationship. The trio executed the crime with disturbing precision and attempted to erase evidence.

Suryapet police arrested three members of an inter-state gang smuggling ganja from Andhra Pradesh to Hyderabad. The operation led to the seizure of 120 kg of ganja, a car, and mobile phones. The accused include a school teacher and his wife, who allegedly sourced the contraband from Odisha.

Cyberabad police arrested five individuals for aiding cybercriminals by providing SIM cards and bank accounts used in fraudulent transactions. The gang operated via Telegram and WhatsApp groups and managed illicit funds through the gaming portal Dodgebook 777.

An elderly couple in Garshakurthy village of Gangadhara mandal, Karimnagar district, were drugged and robbed by unidentified miscreants who used sedative powder to render them unconscious. The robbers escaped with gold and valuables.

An intruder experiencing a mental health crisis broke into Washington state’s Capitol, causing major damage, including arson and vandalism. He shattered a glass door, burned a historic rug and flag, and toppled busts before being arrested. No political motive was found

Cyberabad police raided a late-night “Trap House” party at Cherry Vox Farmhouse in Moinabad, detaining over 50 people, including 25 minors. Foreign liquor and suspected drugs were found. The party was allegedly organized via Instagram. Investigation is ongoing

In a disturbing case from Hyderabad, Miyapur police arrested a woman and her second husband for allegedly torturing her six-year-old daughter. The child, who was living with the couple in Old Hafizpet, was rescued after locals noticed injuries and alerted authorities.

Three men from Vadiyaram village were arrested by Chegunta police for allegedly attempting to murder a suspected thief by setting him on fire. The incident occurred after the trio caught two men trying to steal a motorbike.