Crime

A realtor, Srikanth Reddy, was murdered at Kushaiguda, Hyderabad. An unidentified assailant attacked him following an argument outside his home. Police suspect financial or business rivalry and are probing all possible angles

A five-member gang operating across multiple districts in Telangana has been busted by Siddipet police for fraudulently selling self-driving cars hired from unsuspecting owners. The gang had reportedly hired 17 cars from various districts including Rajanna-Sircilla and Karimnagar.

A multi-crore drug racket operating out of Cherlapally, Hyderabad, has triggered a nationwide investigation involving the Enforcement Directorate, Narcotics Control Bureau, and Maharashtra Police. The seizure of Mephedrone from Vagdevi Labs has revealed links to hawala transactions and international drug syndicates.

Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager in Texas, was brutally beheaded by a co-worker after a dispute over a washing machine. The suspect, with a criminal record, has been arrested and charged with capital murder

Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event, triggering panic and nationwide shock. Known for his controversial views, Kirk’s death highlights rising political violence in the U.S. The shooter remains at large

A 50-year-old woman was found murdered under suspicious circumstances in her flat in Kukatpally on Wednesday. Police suspect foul play as her hands and legs were tied before she was stabbed.

A Siddipet court has sentenced Pingali Narendar Reddy to 20 years’ imprisonment and fined him Rs. 1.50 lakh for the rape and murder of a 21-year-old woman in 2012. The crime occurred in Koheda mandal, and the verdict was delivered by First Additional District and Sessions Judge Y. Jayaprasad.

A Sangareddy court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl in 2019. The incident occurred at IDA Bollaram, involving the daughter of migrant workers. The special POCSO Court, presided over by Judge K. Jayanthi, delivered the verdict after hearing both sides.

Cyber fraudsters linked to Chinese networks are using SIM boxes to disguise international scam calls as local ones, evading detection by Indian authorities. A recent raid in Mancherial by Telangana police uncovered equipment used in cross-border scams.

Hyderabad city police arrested two persons, including a juvenile, for allegedly stealing bikes and scooters in the city

Two passengers arriving from Bangkok were intercepted at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport for smuggling live exotic reptiles. Customs officials seized four green keel-scaled lizards and ten girdle lizards during routine checks.

Warangal police arrested a businessman and his aide for staging a fake kidnap to extort ransom from his parents. The accused, burdened with online betting debts of ₹8–9 lakh, were caught while hiding in a lodge in Hanamkonda

A violent incident unfolded in Nandipadu village of Kothagudem district, where three individuals were attacked by a mob over allegations of practising black magic. The villagers blamed the trio for unexplained deaths in the area and claimed prior warnings were ignored.

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

Maharashtra Police are probing a large-scale Mephedrone smuggling network from Hyderabad to Maharashtra, with 12 arrests so far. Investigations focus on the drug trail and network, while joint inspections at Vagdevi Laboratories in Cherlapalli continue for further evidence

A 27-year-old woman in Amberpet, Hyderabad, died by suicide allegedly due to dowry harassment by her husband. Police have registered a case and are investigating claims.

A 20-year-old woman in Muzaffarnagar was allegedly strangled to death by her father after she opposed a forced marriage. The accused, Gayyur, surrendered to police, who arrested him and registered a murder case. The victim’s body was sent for postmortem

A two-year-old girl died and her 11-year-old brother was injured after a speeding car ran over them while they were asleep on a roadside in Mumbai’s Kalachowkie area. The driver fled but has been identified, police said

A Canadian government report on terror financing revealed that Khalistani extremist groups Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation received financial support from Canada. The assessment highlights misuse of charities, cryptocurrencies, and money services, echoing earlier intelligence warnings about PMVE threats

A cyber fraud case has emerged at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti, Hyderabad, where fraudsters allegedly hacked the mobile phones of several students. Complaints have been filed with the cybercrime police, who are investigating phishing links and malicious apps used in the scam.

A woman from Hyderabad alleges she was cheated of Rs 50 lakh by three people claiming to have connections with HYDRAA to resolve her land encroachment issue. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fraud

  Mumbai Police’s EOW has issued a Look Out Circular against actress Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra in a ₹60 crore cheating case. Businessman Deepak Kothari alleges fraud through their company Best Deal TV; police are probing money trail

A court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad sentenced a man to 10 years in prison and fined him Rs 10,000 for cultivating ganja on his farm in 2021. The court examined witness testimonies and evidence before delivering the verdict.