BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Telangana government, alleging corruption, unfulfilled poll promises and misgovernance. Addressing party workers after a minority leader joined the BRS, he claimed Telangana had become an "ATM" for the Congress leadership.
The Mehdipatnam police arrested a four-member gang accused of cheating ATM users by exchanging their cards and later withdrawing money. The gang targeted individuals unfamiliar with cash-dispensing machines, offering help before swapping cards.
A woman visiting Peddamma Temple in Jubilee Hills had her purse stolen, and Rs 40,000 was later withdrawn using her ATM card. Police are examining CCTV footage. The victim had written her PIN on the back of the card.