Crime

A Bhadrachalam-based eye doctor, Dr. Narayana Rao, was targeted by cybercriminals who claimed his Aadhaar and mobile number were linked to illegal activities. Posing as officials, they threatened him with a "digital arrest" and summoned him to Bengaluru.

A 22-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh was arrested by Khammam Cybercrime Police for allegedly duping a retired teacher of Rs. 26 lakh by impersonating a Bengaluru police officer. The fraudster claimed the victim was linked to human trafficking and money laundering.

The Delhi High Court denied bail to a man accused of repeatedly raping a minor, stating that friendship doesn't imply consent, and a minor's consent is legally invalid. The court emphasized the victim's age and detailed allegations

An Indian student was seriously injured after being shot in the abdomen during an altercation in Chicago's West Rogers Park on Wednesday night. The incident occurred following an altercation at West Devon Avenue.

Of the total arrests, 17 were linked to trading fraud; others included digital arrest, part-time job, advertisement, call centre, customer care service, matrimony and business frauds

Sangareddy police seized 38 kg of palladium on carbon worth Rs. 1.52 crore and arrested three accused in a pharma theft case. The gang, led by a former pharma employee, had stolen chemicals from eight units across India.

India lost over Rs 22,845 crore to cyber crimes in 2024, with 36.37 lakh cases reported. A major chunk is linked to Chinese-run cybercrime syndicates trafficking Indians for scams. The government is rescuing victims and strengthening international cooperation.

Congress leader K Rajesh Chouhan was arrested for allegedly harassing inmates of a BC women’s hostel in Narayankhed. His mother, the hostel warden, was suspended, and two supporting staffers were removed. Over 30 students lodged a police complaint.

The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two more individuals in connection with a kidney transplant racket busted in Hyderabad’s Saroornagar in April.

The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) arrested a 28-year-old software professional, Harshavardhan, for allegedly peddling drugs.

An altercation reportedly broke out between the victim and two other minors; the two, aged 8 and 14, allegedly strangled the victim with a rope while he was asleep

Congress leader Rajesh Chouhan, his mother Sarada, and two hostel staff have been booked under POCSO following sexual harassment allegations by girl students in Narayankhed. The incident sparked widespread protests, with police and district officials launching a probe.

The police said no identification documents or clues were found at the crime scene. Efforts are underway to match the deceased with missing persons data to ascertain his identity.

A businessman in Suryapet was allegedly murdered following a dispute over a WhatsApp emoji in a community group. The victim was attacked during a meeting with rival faction members. Police have registered a case and begun investigations.

A UP-based lorry driver was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by an Adilabad court for causing the death of a man in a drunken driving incident in 2022. The court relied on eyewitness accounts and evidence to convict him.

A 34-year-old man from Secunderabad was duped of Rs 1.72 lakh after he unknowingly downloaded a malicious mobile application.

The Jeedimetla police have registered two cases in connection with the incident and Anjaiah was taken into custody.

A high percentage of theft cases are being registered at Secunderabad, Kacheguda, Hyderabad (Nampally) and Cherlapalli railway stations.

Prime accused Roshan Saldanha is charged with duping investors of several crores of rupees through fraudulent investment schemes that promised high returns

Sajida Begum was reportedly promised a housemaid job in Oman by a local agent; on reaching Muscat, she was allegedly forced to work in multiple homes, physically abused, denied proper food and accommodation

The suspect, a daily wager from Gujarat, reportedly lured the girl with eatables and took her to a secluded spot and raped her; efforts on to nab the suspect, who is on the run

Harish, a 25-year-old hotel worker from Khammam, died by suicide after harassment by a loan app company, which morphed and circulated obscene images when he couldn’t repay dues. Police registered a case based on his father’s complaint

At least 11 people have been arrested in Pakistan’s Balochistan province after a video showing a couple being killed in an apparent honour killing went viral. The incident sparked nationwide outrage, prompting calls for justice from various social and political groups.

The MLA managed to leave the scene and went to the Osmania University police station to file a complaint.