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Cyberabad police have issued a public advisory warning citizens about the surge in cybercrime through fake social media profiles. Fraudsters are misusing names, photos, and logos to create counterfeit accounts and trick people into sharing money or personal details. Common scams include fake emergencies, bogus business deals, instant loan offers, and job or investment frauds.
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Cyberabad police caught 316 people for drunk driving during Saturday night checks, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, and heavy vehicles. 21 individuals had high BAC levels. All offenders are required to appear in court.
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The Cyberabad police have announced changes to the official phone numbers of senior officers as part of a standardisation exercise. All numbers are being migrated to the 87126 series, already in use by other police units.
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Cyberabad Police have launched Operation Smile–XII, a month-long initiative to trace missing children and rescue minors forced into begging, rag picking, child labour, or trafficking. Facial recognition and special teams will help reunite children with their families.
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A study by ICMR-NIN found that the STAR strategy significantly reduced anaemia in Telangana villages. Community-level screening and doorstep iron-folic acid supply proved effective, especially among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age.
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Ahead of the Sankranti festival, the Cyberabad Police have urged residents travelling to their native places to adopt precautionary measures against burglaries and property crimes. Citizens were advised to install CCTV cameras, inform neighbours or local police stations before travelling.
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The Cyberabad Police have issued a stern advisory against the use and sale of nylon and Chinese manja, citing grave risks to humans, animals, and birds. The warning follows several incidents where two-wheeler riders sustained severe neck injuries from sharp kite strings coated with glass or metal.
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Cyberabad police booked 928 people for drunk driving during New Year eve checks, deploying 55 teams across the region. Officials said celebrations passed off peacefully without major incidents or road accidents due to strict enforcement and monitoring.
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Dr M Ramesh, a 2005-batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, succeeding Avinash Mohanty, who was posted as the first Commissioner of the newly created Malkajgiri Commissionerate. He also issued guidelines for safe New Year celebrations.
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The Cyberabad police arrested an 11-member gang involved in child trafficking and rescued two infants in Hyderabad. The gang, led by Babu Reddy and Gangadhar Reddy, allegedly targeted poor families willing to sell their babies and later sold them to childless couples for hefty amounts.
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Cyberabad Police improved grave crime detection to 85 per cent in 2025, with notable gains in murder, robbery, and theft cases. Courts disposed of 14,369 cases, maintaining a 47 per cent conviction rate, including 22 life sentences.
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Cyberabad police have imposed prohibitory orders against drones and flying machines under Section 163 of BNSS in RGIA, Shamshabad, and Nandigama police station limits ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit on December 20 and 21.
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Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked five cases in one week and arrested eleven offenders linked to organised networks renting bank accounts to cybercriminals. Courts issued 319 refund orders, helping victims recover Rs 1.36 crore. Police urged citizens not to share accounts or KYC details
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Cyberabad SOT raided The Pendent farmhouse in Moinabad and stopped an unauthorised late night liquor party allegedly hosted by an Andhra Pradesh MLC and his partner. Police seized liquor and hookah equipment and booked the farmhouse owner and organiser. Investigation continues
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The Cyberabad police website, www.cyberabadpolice.gov.in
, is now live after temporary downtime for maintenance and upgradation. Citizens can access information and services online, with authorities confirming full restoration of the portal for public use.
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Cyberabad police booked 431 drunken driving offenders during weekend checks, including two-wheeler, auto, car and heavy vehicle drivers. Eleven recorded extremely high BAC levels. Chevella topped the list with 49 cases. Courts sentenced 21 offenders to jail and fined several others.
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Cyberabad Cybercrime officials have arrested six members of an interstate syndicate accused of supplying mule bank accounts and SIM cards to operators of online trading scams. The gang allegedly facilitated fraud worth over Rs. 1 crore, with forensic analysis linking them to nearly 400 cases across India.
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In a week-long special operation, the Cyberabad Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 11 victims and arrested 14 persons in trafficking cases. The drive, held between November 22 and 28, also saw 38 sex workers and one transgender person detained for questioning.
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Cyberabad police arrested nine people who hacked Australian bank accounts using a Madhapur call centre. Victims were tricked with fake pop-ups and emails, and money was transferred to India via hawala and cryptocurrency. Computers, phones, and a vehicle were seized
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Cyberabad Police held a meeting with banks to strengthen cybercrime investigation cooperation. Commissioner Avinash Mohanty highlighted rising fraud losses surpassing traditional crimes. Banks were directed to improve KYC checks, freeze handling, and faster victim support.