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Hyderabad Police held a high-level meeting with top Telugu film industry leaders after busting a major piracy racket. Officials detailed theatre and digital piracy methods, named key portals, and urged stronger cybersecurity, surveillance, and forensic tools to protect films from massive losses

Hyderabad’s crime rate fell 17% from September 2024 to August 2025. FIRs dropped from 38,206 to 31,533, with notable declines in cybercrime, property offenses, rape, and kidnapping, while dowry death cases increased, according to Police Commissioner C.V. Anand.

Hyderabad police’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit raided a body massage parlour in S.R. Nagar on Saturday. Two women were rescued, and a manager along with a customer were apprehended. All four were handed over to the local police for investigation.

A massive surprise check at Hassannagar under Attapur police limits led to raids on belt shops, a gas refilling centre, and gutkha units. Hyderabad police also seized 55 two-wheelers and six autorickshaws during the 300-personnel operation.

The Hyderabad City Security Council and police held the 2025 Traffic and Road Safety Summit at Jal Vihar. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Commissioner C V Anand urged citizens to act for safer roads. AI, smart mobility, and citizen campaigns were discussed

A Pakistani man who lived illegally in India for 13 years was deported by Hyderabad Police on September 9. After serving time for multiple crimes, he was handed over to Pakistan Rangers at Attari Border, following coordination with central agencies

In a historic first, Hyderabad City Police inducted ten women constables into its mounted unit for bandobust, VIP security, and patrolling. The police dog squad is also being expanded, while new infrastructure, including stables and kennels, will come up on 11.5 acres

In a major drug bust, Hyderabad police arrested nine individuals including a surgeon, an IT recruiter, and a sex worker, who were allegedly procuring MDMA from a known peddler. The accused, Ramakanth, reportedly sourced drugs from Bengaluru and sold them using Grindr, a gay dating app, to customers.

Hyderabad police raided a house in Lalithabagh and seized 195 liquor bottles being sold illegally. Three people, including repeat offender Shobha Rani, were arrested. The house was reportedly used as a late-night drinking spot for customers

The Jagathgirigutta Police arrested five men for allegedly stealing 22 motorcycles across Hyderabad, recovering bikes worth Rs 42 lakh. The gang, led by Sridhar, targeted vehicles in multiple areas and sold them to a receiver in Guntur.

Hyderabad Police conducted a cyber awareness programme for Army personnel at Bison Division, Secunderabad, on Saturday. The session highlighted cyber hygiene, online safety, and financial security practices. Around 200 Army officers and personnel participated, raising queries and sharing experiences during the event.

Drug abuse among women, including techies, medicos and students, is rising in Hyderabad. Police said nearly 100 women were found using narcotics, with some even peddling. Officials urged parents to stay vigilant and provide emotional support and counselling

Hyderabad Police’s EAGLE Force and Railways Police arrested four peddlers from Odisha and seized 91 kg of marijuana worth Rs. 22.75 lakh. The suspects had smuggled consignments over 20 times. A case under NDPS Act was registered, and efforts are on to nab the supplier

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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