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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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A newly-married woman collapsed during Bathukamma celebrations in Wanalpad village, Bhainsa mandal. Despite being rushed to a hospital, she passed away while receiving treatment.
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Adilabad police have invoked the PD Act against Shaik Altaf, the prime accused in the July 19 assault on forest and police personnel during a plantation drive in Echoda mandal. Altaf faces multiple charges including extortion and land encroachment.
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Two people were killed in a clash between TTP militants and peace committee members in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Separately, militants ambushed a security convoy in Bannu, injuring one soldier. Security forces have launched search operations in both districts
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Two 13-year-old girls from Kolar, missing since Thursday, were found dead in a well. A suicide note was recovered, though parents alleged foul play. Post-mortem ruled out assault or murder. Police registered an unnatural death case and are investigating further
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Tension gripped Hyderabad’s Chaderghat area after eggs and stones were allegedly hurled at a Durga idol during an immersion procession late Saturday night. Police rushed reinforcements, controlled the situation, and continued patrolling on Sunday to prevent any further disturbance
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Mancherial district witnessed two violent incidents resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals. In Kondapur village, a quarrel at a wine shop escalated into an assault on a youngster, while in Mandamarri, a group of youths attacked two men who confronted them over traffic violations.
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A tense situation unfolded in Vadiyaram village, Medak, when two men were caught attempting to steal a motorcycle. The accused duo were beaten by locals, and in a shocking escalation, one of them was doused with petrol and set ablaze.
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A Hyderabad couple, Mir Sami Ali and Yasmeen Begum, allegedly killed their seven-year-old niece, Ummehani Sumaiya, by throwing her into an overhead water tank. Police traced the body and arrested the couple, who reportedly confessed to the crime
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A tragic incident unfolded in Jagtial where a newly married woman, Bodasu Gangotri, allegedly died by suicide following a domestic scuffle at her mother's home. Married to Santhosh just weeks earlier, her sudden death has prompted suspicions from her family.
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Hyderabad police arrested an individual for illegally selling banned e-cigarettes at IS Sadan. Acting on a tip-off, the Task Force and local police seized 90 flavoured e-cigarettes, a bike, and other gadgets worth Rs 2.5 lakh.
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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar revealed that his teenage daughter was asked to send nude photos while playing an online game. The vigilant teen avoided cybercrime, prompting Akshay to urge Maharashtra schools to teach cyber safety to students from class 7 to 10
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A 17-year-old girl in Kompally died by suicide, allegedly due to harassment from her paternal uncle over financial issues. Police registered a case, investigating harassment and sexual assault claims, while examining the suicide note and other evidence
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Dasara celebrations turned tragic in Chilver village, Medak, as 35-year-old Madaboyina Yadaiah drowned in an open agricultural well while swimming. He had returned from Beeramgudam to celebrate the festival. Police registered a case, and an autopsy was conducted
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Balanagar police raided a house in Indiranagar IPL on Wednesday night and arrested five individuals for gambling. Acting on a tip-off, the team led by Inspector Narsimha Raju seized Rs. 38,530 in cash.