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Forest Department task force in Adilabad seized teak timber worth Rs 90,000 in Gundala village, Echoda mandal. Smugglers fled the spot after felling trees. A case has been registered and investigations are underway to apprehend the offenders

Police in Adilabad destroyed 41.9 kilograms of banned ganja seized in 18 cases at Zakranpalli, Nizamabad district. The contraband, both dry and fresh, was burnt in the presence of a disposal committee including Additional SP Surender and SI Hakeem

Shaik Kaleem, a self-styled godman, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her illness. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act after the girl’s parents filed a complaint.

Applications for wine shop licences have declined sharply in the erstwhile Adilabad district, with many traders waiting for auspicious timings to apply. Officials expect a rise before the October 18 deadline despite higher fees and initial hesitation among new entrants

An accountant from Adilabad, Vikas Moje, was honoured by police for his bravery after chasing and recording three thieves who stole Rs 4.15 lakh from him. The video helped police arrest all three accused within days of the incident

Farmers in Adilabad and surrounding districts face difficulties using Kapas Kisan app due to poor network coverage. Many fear selling cotton to private traders. CCI has set up 27 procurement centres and urged farmers to report grievances via helpline.

Adilabad court sentenced Gurnule Nagesh to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000 for raping a woman in Bela mandal on November 8, 2023. Investigations were conducted by Inspectors K Naresh and Sainath, and a charge-sheet was filed.

Farmers in Kuchulapur village, Adilabad, faced long queues to buy urea on Monday due to a severe shortage. Cotton, paddy and other crop growers placed Aadhar cards and land titles to mark their turn at the distribution centre

DSP Sabbati Vishnu Murthy, aged 58, died of a cardiac arrest in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Sunday night. A native of Hyderabad, he had served in several Telangana districts. The SP expressed condolences and assured departmental support to his family.

Incessant rains have damaged soybean crops in Nirmal and Adilabad districts, causing heavy losses for farmers. Yields have fallen from 5 to 3 quintals per acre, while investments exceed returns. Farmers are urging the government to provide compensation

Belt shops in Adilabad and nearby districts recorded brisk liquor sales on Gandhi Jayanthi, with prices marked up by at least 20 per cent. Officials estimate liquor worth Rs 100 crore was sold between September 28 and October 1 across the region.

Police invoked the PD Act against Jawade Krishna of Adilabad for duping unemployed youth by promising jobs through his micro-credit agency. He allegedly collected Rs. 20,000 each from nearly 300 candidates and has been sent to Cherlapalli Central Prison

Police seized 82 motorbikes, 18 auto-rickshaws, and a car during a community contact programme in Keshavapatnam village, Echoda mandal. SP Akhil Mahajan led 160 officers, including women police and a sniffer dog, while warning locals against illegal activities

Shaik Irfan, a Tanzania-based NRI from Adilabad, was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly posting derogatory social media messages that sparked communal tension in April. He was detained on arrival after a lookout notice and remanded to judicial custody

Farmers in Nirmal and Mancherial districts of erstwhile Adilabad are facing a severe urea shortage despite repeated protests. Limited stocks at cooperative societies have left hundreds without fertiliser, forcing many to return empty-handed and demand immediate government intervention

Residents of Dabba village in Chintalamanepalli mandal staged a rasta-roko in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Tuesday, demanding regular drinking water supply. They protested against the erratic Mission Bhagiratha supply and urged officials to resolve the crisis immediately

Police in Adilabad arrested three persons on Monday for allegedly cultivating cannabis in two separate incidents. Jayabai Ankush and son Parameshwar had 10 plants at Gudihathnoor, while Sadam Sone Rao had 13 plants at Sirikonda, all seized during raids

The Registrations and Stamps Department in Adilabad continues to face rampant corruption, with Sub-Registrar Duppalapudi Ashok facing charges of accepting ₹7 lakh bribe. Officials reportedly register illegal layouts, causing significant revenue losses and raising concerns over weak monitoring and political pressure.

Adilabad police arrested three people for allegedly creating fake documents to occupy land and transfer seven house plots worth Rs 2 crore. One accused remains absconding. A bribe attempt to the Sub-Registrar was also reported.

Shaik Altaf, the prime accused in the assault on forest officials and police during a plantation drive at Keshavapatnam village, was arrested. So far, 29 people have been taken into custody. Eleven officials, including a Sub-Inspector, sustained injuries in the attack