Crime

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

In a joint operation, Hyderabad police arrested two individuals involved in an MDMA drug racket, seizing narcotics and electronic gadgets worth Rs 5.5 lakh. The accused sourced drugs from a Bahrain-based supplier using WhatsApp and distributed them via dead drops in Bengaluru.

On September 29, a 21-year-old engineering student was assaulted by two unidentified individuals during a Dandiya event at a Hyderabad hotel. The student sustained minor injuries and filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

The Hyderabad police arrested a man in Borabanda for possessing 200 grams of hashish oil. The accused, from Ranga Reddy district, had allegedly sourced the narcotic from Araku Valley and was planning to sell it in the city

Hyderabad police raided a house in Bandlaguda and seized large quantities of illegal Karachi mehandi. Mohd Abdul Waseem, the accused, was manufacturing the cheap, unsafe product for market supply, raising consumer safety concerns

An Indian-origin couple in London, Manpreet Jatana and Jaskiret Singh Uppal, face murder and related charges after allegedly starving their three-year-old daughter, Penelope Chandrie, to death in 2023. Prosecutors say prolonged malnutrition caused her fatal ketoacidosis. Trial proceedings continue

Kothagudem police seized 204.9 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.02 crore during a vehicle check near Morampalli Banjar village. The accused, a Haryana driver, was arrested while returning from Andhra Pradesh

A gunman opened fire at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas, killing two and injuring five. Suspect Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, was arrested hours later. Authorities are investigating the motive, and the casino remains closed

BJP leader Arjun Singh alleged that crude bombs were hurled, shots fired, and his car vandalised outside his Bhatpara home in West Bengal. He blamed political rivals, while TMC denied the claims. Police have denied gunfire and are investigating

Kerala has seen rising drug incidents as Pakistan-linked Dawood syndicate, allegedly backed by the ISI, shifts meth trafficking via Sri Lanka into Kerala. Corruption, compromised prison staff, long coastlines and Nigerian facilitators enable large-scale smuggling into India and Southeast Asia

A 28-year-old man, Edurugatla Sathish, was killed in Rechapally, Jagtial, after posting a photo of a woman on social media. Police arrested four people, including the woman and a minor, following a complaint by Sathish’s father

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad region recovered explosives, Naxalite literature, and combat gear during a major anti-Maoist operation in Kodliar forest. The operation, led by Narayanpur police, aims to dismantle Maoist infrastructure and ensure safety in the region

Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 female students at a Delhi institute, was arrested in Agra and interrogated at the campus. Police are investigating 16 years of abuse, deleted evidence, and possible staff complicity in covering up crimes

The missing golden pedestal of the Sabarimala Dwarapalaka idol was found at a sponsor's relative's home, sparking allegations of conspiracy. Minister VN Vasavan and former board president Padmakumar have called for a detailed vigilance investigation and court review

Cyberabad police intensified their crackdown on trafficking and harassment, rescuing four victims and arresting 30 individuals in separate operations. She Teams conducted 140 decoy operations and addressed 21 complaints from women.

Adilabad police arrested two loan recovery agents for misusing Rs 12.5 lakh collected from customers of a rural microcredit firm. The accused, hailing from Hasnapur village, diverted the funds for personal use and falsely claimed to have deposited them with the credit society.