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Adilabad police arrested five members of an inter-state gang accused of stealing cattle by administering sedatives and selling them to slaughterhouses in Maharashtra. Eight accused remain absconding. Police seized a car, mobile phones and fake registration plates during the operation

A rowdy-sheeter from Khanapur, Adilabad, was arrested for allegedly threatening the public by posting an AI-generated image of himself holding a pistol on social media. SP Akhil Mahajan said the accused confessed to creating the image using an application.

An assistant engineer of NPDCL in Adilabad was arrested for cheating a private teacher from Nizamabad of Rs 1.70 crore by promising employment for her daughter and profits from share trading.

Adilabad police busted a six-member gang, including a minor, involved in mobile phone snatching. Seven phones were seized from the accused. Police said the gang targeted passengers and hospital visitors and warned the public against buying refurbished mobiles without receipts

Adilabad police arrested a gang of four cyber-fraudsters, including a minor, for duping people by posing as bank officials. Over 1,500 used mobile phones and components were seized. Officials said the gang extracted sensitive data from repaired devices.

Two brothers from Umri Kolamguda village in Adilabad district drowned in a farm well on Tuesday. Police said Athram Lethu, who had been suffering from mental illness, allegedly died by suicide, while his elder brother Athram Jangu drowned while trying to save him.

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the conduct of polls to 11 urban civic bodies, including one corporation and 10 municipalities, in erstwhile Adilabad district on Wednesday. Around 6.7 lakh voters will decide the fate of 1,583 candidates contesting from 328 wards across Adilabad.

In Adilabad, police booked a candidate and five others for bursting crackers during a poll rally without permission, violating the model code of conduct. Candidates have been urged to adhere strictly to MCC guidelines.

Adilabad police busted a seven-member gang led by self-styled godman Raj Kumar, who duped people with fake treasure hunts. The gang collected Rs 1.03 crore from 26 victims by planting counterfeit gold coins bought online and staging rituals to convince people of divine possession.

Adilabad police arrested Chouhan Shravan Kumar alias Ramesh, a notorious vehicle lifter from Kota (B) village, and seized 12 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 4 lakh. SP Akhil Mahajan said Shravan was caught during a vehicle check.

Adilabad police arrested two men for the murder of pension beneficiary Imrana Zabeer. The woman, initially reported missing, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in November. Investigations revealed that Farooq killed her after she demanded repayment of a loan.

In a community policing initiative, Adilabad district police, along with Agarwal Seva Trust, distributed 1,000 blankets to tribals and 50 volleyball kits to youngsters at Kummarikunta village in Utnoor mandal. Prohibition and Excise Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao, Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju, and SP Akhil Mahajan attended the programme.

Tension gripped Seethagondi village in Gudihathnoor mandal, Adilabad, after a Sub-Inspector was assaulted and police vehicles damaged during a clash at a polling station on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred when police attempted to disperse a crowd citing violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

A tragic incident in Bazarhathnoor mandal, Adilabad, saw a woman killed and her son injured when a car driven by an allegedly drunk man rammed into their bullock cart. The accused was arrested following a protest by the victim’s family, who demanded justice before performing final rites.

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Executive Officers’ Association (TPEEOA) – Adilabad division elected new office-bearers at a meeting held in Mancherial. G Guruvaiah was named president, with M Hari as associate president and other key roles filled by officers from across the region.

Adilabad witnessed a spirited 5K run on Friday to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Flagged off by Utnoor ASP Kajal Singh, the event saw participation from police staff, students, and fitness enthusiasts.

Three individuals were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly stealing liquor and cash from a wine shop in Bela Mandal. The trio was apprehended during a vehicle check after they fled the scene on Monday night. Police seized stolen liquor, cash, a motorcycle, and mobile phones from the suspects.

Two men in Adilabad were arrested for allegedly blackmailing a woman with private photographs taken under false pretences. The accused, Shaik Salman and Imran Khan, reportedly threatened to share the images online and with her family after she refused a marriage proposal.

Adilabad police organised a blood donation camp on Police Martyrs Day, collecting 817 units of blood. Superintendent Akhil Mahajan thanked volunteers and said the blood would be supplied free to RIMS-Adilabad and a local private blood bank for emergencies

Two men were booked in Adilabad’s Mavala mandal for allegedly assaulting a group of youngsters and snatching their mobile phones over accusations of objectionable photography. The incident occurred at a local bakery and involved verbal and physical abuse.