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Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells reported a 65 per cent rise in case disposals and refunded Rs 1.41 crore to cybercrime victims this year. Commissioner C V Anand lauded the teams’ efforts and urged faster coordination with banks and telecom firms
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Student activists and local traders intensified protests against Marwadi traders in Telangana, staging demonstrations in Habsiguda and Ibrahimpatnam. While OU JAC activists were detained for protesting outside a jewellery shop, traders organised a large-scale rally, with shops voluntarily shutting in support of the bandh.
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The Domalguda police arrested two youths from Aurangabad and seized 18 kilograms of ganja from them in Hyderabad. The accused had procured the contraband from Vijayawada and were planning to sell it in Aurangabad for higher profits
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Hyderabad police rescued a teenage girl trafficked from Bangladesh, highlighting cross-border human trafficking networks. This is the fourth such case in the city, with Bangladeshi women repeatedly found in brothels. Officials say poverty and organised mafia fuel the exploitation
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The surrogacy and child trafficking scam linked to Universal Srushti Fertility Centers has shaken Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, leading to the transfer of investigations to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the Crime Branch. Over 25 individuals, including the clinic owner Dr. A Namratha, have been arrested for running an elaborate racket in the region.
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The Enforcement Directorate is expected to register an ECIR and investigate the illegal surrogacy racket involving Dr A Namratha and 25 others, accused of baby selling and financial fraud
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Hyderabad police rescued four Bangladeshi women from a prostitution racket and arrested three organisers. Two accused, including a Bangladeshi woman who allegedly lured victims into India through illegal routes, are absconding. The victims were rescued following a police raid in Mehdipatnam
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A team of young women IPS officers in Hyderabad played key leadership roles in ensuring the peaceful and incident-free conduct of Bonalu and Muharram processions. Their efforts earned appreciation from citizens and senior police officials for effective coordination and law enforcement
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Police Commissioner CV Anand appreciated the efforts and swift response of officers
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Hyderabad Police, along with NGOs and government departments, rescued 1,247 children during Operation Muskaan XI in July. Of the rescued, 560 were from other states and 14 from Nepal. Police registered 55 FIRs and imposed fines over Rs 47 lakh
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EAGLE busted a major drug syndicate, seizing 935 kg of marijuana worth ₹5 crore near Hyderabad. Three suspects, including kingpin Pawar Kumar Badu, were arrested. The smuggling network spanned Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, operating under a credit-financing model to fund suppliers.
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A 25-year-old man attempting to jump into Durgam Cheruvu was rescued by the HYDRAA Disaster Response Force team in Hyderabad on Friday.
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Hyderabad police arrested five people, including four from Maharashtra and one local man, for selling cocaine in the city. Two customers were also caught. Police seized 276 grams of cocaine and eight phones during the operation
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The arrested persons are Savlaram Bishnoi, Hapuram Bishnoi and Lalaram Bishnoi, all natives of Jalore in Rajasthan.
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Hyderabad police arrested three individuals in separate theft cases in Tolichowki involving an auto-rickshaw, a motorcycle, and stolen gold ornaments. All stolen property was recovered following complaints and investigations
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A case has been registered and an investigation is underway to ascertain the reasons that prompted the man to end his life.
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Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills Police recovered 67 lost or stolen mobile phones using the CEIR portal and returned them to their owners. Citizens are urged to report lost devices through CEIR to prevent misuse and ensure faster recovery.
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Hyderabad police arrested a habitual burglar, Jaganatham Prabhu, who was involved in multiple property offences across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda. He was caught by the Task Force with 32 tolas of stolen gold recovered. Prabhu had resumed thefts post-jail.
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The four persons had entered the country on student and medical visas and continued their stay illegally after expiry of their visas
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The Hyderabad Police are expanding their drone wing to enhance surveillance during festivals, protests, and traffic monitoring. With six drones deployed during Muharram and more on the way, drones are proving to be effective tools for crowd control and deterrence.