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Hyderabad Police have launched ‘C-Mitra’, a virtual helpdesk allowing cybercrime victims to register FIRs from home. Complaints will be processed through trained virtual staff after reporting via the 1930 helpline or national cybercrime portal.

Hyderabad police have registered 103 cases and arrested 143 people for selling Chinese manja, seizing 6,226 bobbins. Special teams and local cops conducted raids on shops, godowns, and online platforms to enforce the ban.

The Telangana State government has announced a major reshuffle in the police force, transferring 20 IPS officers to new postings across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Future City, Malkajgiri, and Siddipet commissionerates.

Hyderabad police will treat food adulteration cases on par with attempt to murder, Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar said. A joint task force, new SOP and public helpline are being planned to curb the adulteration mafia and protect public health.

Cybercrime Police arrested a Hyderabad man for his alleged role in an online trading fraud that cheated a victim of Rs 49.90 lakh. Police said the accused shared his bank account with fraudsters, which was linked to several cybercrime cases.

A drunk auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad allegedly threatened traffic police with a dead snake after his vehicle was seized during a drunk-driving check at Chandrayangutta. The accused fled the spot, and the incident video later went viral

Hyderabad Police arrested a 29-year-old man at Khilwath in Hussainialam for illegally possessing a country-made pistol during a checking drive. Police said the weapon was procured from Madhya Pradesh, while two other suspects involved in the supply are absconding

Ahead of New Year celebrations, the Hyderabad Police have announced strict enforcement against drunken driving, with special checks at 120 locations across the city. The drive will continue through the first week of January, officials said.

Hyderabad’s policing structure is being overhauled with four new commissionerates—Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri, and Future City—while Yadadri-Bhongir becomes a separate district unit. The revamp addresses urban expansion, population growth, and specialised policing across IT, industrial, suburban, and emerging city zones

Hyderabad Police enforced tight security around Gun Park and the State Assembly as sessions began, deploying nearly 1,000 personnel. Measures followed protest calls by former sarpanches over unpaid bills, with preventive detentions made to maintain law and order

The crime rate in Hyderabad declined by 15 per cent in 2025, with police reporting fewer bodily offences and cybercrime cases. However, crimes against women and children saw an increase, while fatal road accidents recorded a slight drop.

Hyderabad police will expand its drone fleet, adopt AI policing for crime prediction, integrate CCTV systems, and implement smart traffic solutions. VC Sajjanar highlighted measures for disaster preparedness, rapid response, and anticipatory policing to enhance safety and efficiency in the city.

Hyderabad’s Narcotics Enforcement Wing will expand from two to seven teams, with a new cell for case follow-ups. Authorities are compiling a consolidated database of drug offenders and coordinating with multiple agencies to tackle the city’s drug trafficking problem.

Hyderabad police have filed a charge sheet against actor Allu Arjun and 22 others over a stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the Pushpa 2 premiere last December, which led to the death of a woman and injuries to her son.

Hyderabad Police have launched a Zero Drugs Policy ahead of New Year’s Eve. Surveillance teams, checkpoints, and monitoring of known offenders will ensure drug-free celebrations. Pubs and restaurants must close by 1 am, with strict action against violators.

A Hyderabad police constable attached to HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath allegedly attempted suicide at his Hayathnagar residence after slipping into depression due to financial losses from betting apps. He is undergoing critical care at a private hospital

Hyderabad police have warned users about ‘GhostPairing’, a new WhatsApp scam that exploits the app’s device-linking feature to hijack accounts through fake links. The scam relies on social engineering rather than hacking WhatsApp’s security systems.

Hyderabad Police have advised residents to secure their homes ahead of Christmas, New Year, and Sankranti holidays. Recommendations include locking doors, informing local police, avoiding public travel posts, using CCTV, and reporting suspicious activity to ensure safety.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has cautioned citizens against a new cyber scam in which fraudsters misuse the RBI’s UDGAM portal name to lure victims with fake claims of unclaimed bank deposits.

The Telangana government has formed a Special Investigation Team under Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar to probe the phone-tapping case. The SIT, comprising senior police officers, has been directed to conduct a comprehensive investigation and file a charge sheet promptly