"arrested"

Dabeerpura police arrested a 57-year-old rowdy sheeter for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 50 lakh from a builder constructing a house in Hyderabad. The accused was taken into custody after the victim filed a complaint, and a case has been registered.

Cyberabad police arrested four persons for allegedly posing as policemen and kidnapping businessmen to extort money. The gang used fake IDs and uniforms to deceive victims. Over Rs 6 lakh was extorted, and multiple fake documents and weapons were seized.

Hyderabad Task Force and SR Nagar police arrested a suspended CISF constable for allegedly transporting 158 kg of marijuana worth Rs 79 lakh. The accused, previously booked under the NDPS Act, is suspected of continuing interstate drug trafficking activities.

Tolichowki police arrested a caretaker for allegedly robbing an elderly woman’s house and stealing mobile phones and imitation jewellery. The accused was engaged through a home care service. Police recovered stolen items and registered a case following a complaint.

Cyberabad police arrested four members of a chain-snatching gang and apprehended a juvenile in connection with multiple theft cases. Investigators used CCTV footage and technical evidence to trace the accused and recover stolen property worth approximately Rs 5 lakh.

Police arrested Vaishnav Kishan Das alias Ganesh Maharaj, a rowdy sheeter absconding for 14 years in a murder case. He is accused in 21 cases and allegedly changed identity documents to avoid arrest. Investigation into document fraud is underway.

Police in Warasiguda arrested a man accused of posing as an allopathy doctor and running an unauthorised clinic. The accused, V. Ashok, allegedly treated patients illegally despite holding a BAMS qualification. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.

Narayanguda Police arrested an interstate burglar near Secunderabad Railway Station while he was allegedly planning another theft. The accused was linked to earlier house burglaries and multiple offences across Telangana, Delhi, and West Bengal.

A man in Neredmet, Hyderabad, has been arrested for posing as a dentist for nearly 20 years. The suspect, Ramesh, lacked formal qualifications and operated a clinic during late-night hours. Police are investigating the extent of his illegal practice.

Hyderabad police arrested a three-member gang involved in house burglaries and two-wheeler thefts and recovered stolen property worth Rs 13 lakh. A goldsmith in Uppuguda who allegedly purchased the stolen valuables was also arrested following the accused’s confession.

Adilabad police arrested four persons for cultivating and selling ganja and seized 420 cannabis plants worth Rs. 42 lakh. The accused were allegedly growing the crop on farmland and supplying the substance to lorry drivers travelling on National Highway 44.

Hyderabad’s Task Force (Charminar), with local police, arrested seven members of an interstate drug gang near MGBS, Afzalgunj, seizing 23 kg of marijuana worth Rs 16 lakh. Police said the drugs were sourced from Odisha and distributed in the city.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has been arrested by UK police on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace and the royal family express support for the investigation, while Andrew continues to deny any wrongdoing.

Balapur police arrested rowdy sheeter Mohd Asad and seven associates for allegedly kidnapping and attempting to murder a man over a financial dispute in Shaheennagar. Two suspects are absconding. A separate vandalism case has also been registered against Asad.

Afzalgunj police arrested a 39-year-old Amberpet resident allegedly involved in multiple motorcycle thefts. Three stolen two-wheelers were recovered. The accused was identified through CCTV footage following a complaint from Osmania General Hospital and has been remanded.

Hafsal Chandunapparambil Habeeb, a most-wanted drug trafficker supplying ecstasy, cocaine, MDMA, and OG Weed in Telangana, was arrested in Kerala by the EAGLE team. His arrest disrupts the inter-state narcotics supply chain.

A used car dealer was booked after a misleading Instagram post claimed cars would be sold for Rs 26,000 each in Nacharam. The announcement drew a large crowd, leading to chaos and damage at the premises after the offer was withdrawn.

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries near the Palk Strait. The incident has renewed concerns among fishing communities, who are urging Indian authorities to intervene for their release.

A 50-year-old man was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly pushing an 18-year-old student from a moving local train after she objected to his unauthorised entry into a ladies’ coach. The student survived and is recovering in hospital.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police, with Task Force (East), arrested eight members for running mule bank accounts used by cyber fraudsters, causing Rs 24 crore losses. Prime suspect Jagadish recruited others, and police seized passbooks, SIMs, gadgets, warning citizens against aiding fraud