Crime

As part of Operation Muskaan-XI, 404 children were rescued, 390 reunited with their families, and 14 were placed in shelter homes.

Hyderabad police raided a private sperm bank in Secunderabad on Saturday over serious alleged irregularities, including unlicensed surrogacy procedures and unethical collection methods. Seven individuals were detained, and 16 sperm samples were seized.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two individuals, Ajay Sahu from Madhya Pradesh and Vaishna from Uttar Pradesh, for impersonating a company executive and cheating an employee of Rs 1.9 crore.

Hyderabad police arrested N. Sri Vidya, alias Karuna, a top Maoist leader with a Rs. 5 lakh bounty, from New Hafeezpet. The wife of prime accused in the Alipiri blast and IPS officer Umesh Chandra’s killing, Sri Vidya was deeply involved in CPI (Maoist) operations and recruitment of tribal youth in Chhattisgarh.

A native of Uttar Pradesh, the 21-year-old Arohi alias Baby burgled a house at Allwyn Colony in Jagadgirigutta; she was involved in burglaries earlier and was jailed too

The Telangana CID arrested HCA Secretary Devraj Ramachander in Pune on Friday in connection with the ongoing HCA fraud case. He had been absconding since the probe began. Five others, including HCA President Jagan Mohan Rao, were previously arrested

Three cybercriminals were arrested in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur for duping a retired Khammam man of Rs 59 lakh after threatening him with digital arrest. The trio, posing as Bengaluru Police, were remanded following a confession by one of the accused

Nagaraju Devu reportedly contacted the complainant, a trader from Hyderabad, offering a business loan; he cheated the complainant in the guise of various fee payments for processing the loan

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.