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The DGGI has uncovered alleged GST evasion worth Rs 16.96 crore in Karimnagar’s granite industry. Officials arrested a fake agency operator accused of generating bogus invoices and waybills to transport and export granite worth nearly Rs 100 crore without proper tax payments.

Severe heat wave conditions have disrupted normal life across the undivided Karimnagar district, with temperatures crossing 46 degree C in several places. Six persons reportedly died amid the extreme weather, while trade unions sought revised work timings in Singareni mining areas.

A tractor driver died after his vehicle overturned while allegedly trying to escape police in Karimnagar district. The driver was transporting illegal sand when the incident occurred. Police said he lost control after entering paddy fields and hit a stone.

Karimnagar police arrested three members of an interstate dacoity gang involved in a jewellery shop heist on May 3. Two main accused were among those held, while the gang leader remains in jail and several others continue to evade arrest.

BRSV activists staged a protest in Karimnagar against the alleged NEET question paper leak and burnt an effigy of the Union government. The protesters blamed the Central government and National Testing Agency, demanding the resignation of the NTA Director General and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

BRS leaders in Karimnagar demanded that Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar produce his son Sai Bageerath before the police in connection with a POCSO case. They questioned the delay in arrest, alleged special treatment and sought a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

Activists of the SFI, DYFI and AIDWA staged a protest in Karimnagar demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case. The protesters also demanded the Minister’s resignation and criticised the police for alleged inaction.

A free lipid health camp held in Karimnagar on National Lipid Day screened 42 patients, identifying several with high cholesterol levels. Doctors highlighted risks of heart disease and stressed the importance of lifestyle changes, exercise and regular health check-ups.

Several BRS leaders were placed under house arrest in Karimnagar on Saturday following the party’s bandh call protesting the BJP workers’ attack on the Karimnagar MLA’s camp office and Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy. Heavy police deployment was made to prevent untoward incidents.

BRS leaders condemned the attack on Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, alleging BJP involvement and blaming Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar for instigating violence. They criticised police inaction and demanded strict action, raising concerns over law and order in Telangana.

Tensions erupted in Karimnagar as BJP and BRS activists clashed near Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s residence following an attack on a BRS camp office. Both groups exchanged stones and sticks before police intervened and detained several participants.

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy alleged a conspiracy by Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after an attack on his camp office in Karimnagar. He claimed prior threats, questioned law and order, and denied provocative intent.

Tension erupted in Karimnagar after BJP workers attacked and ransacked MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office over alleged derogatory remarks by BRS leader Padi Kaushik Reddy against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police resorted to lathicharge to control the situation.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over law and order, alleging failure to protect citizens following a firing incident in Karimnagar. He accused the police of bias and highlighted past policing measures under the BRS regime.

Five armed assailants carried out a daring daylight dacoity at a jewellery shop in Karimnagar, opening fire and injuring four security personnel. Police suspect an inter-State gang and are examining CCTV footage while probing possible local support.

A 60-year-old man died of suspected sunstroke in Jammikunta, Karimnagar, after collapsing at home following work in agricultural fields. He was rushed to hospital but died during treatment. Police have registered a case and started investigation.

Paddy harvesting in Karimnagar has been delayed due to a diesel shortage, leaving farmers worried about crop damage from unseasonal rains. Despite official claims of adequate fuel supply, farmers report difficulties in accessing diesel for harvesting machines.

BRS leaders and farmers staged a protest in Choppadandi against new paddy procurement norms, citing financial burden and delays. They demanded a return to the previous system, alleging the new rules would create hardships for farmers during procurement.

Karimnagar Two Town police arrested a habitual burglar and recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash and gold ornaments. The accused, previously booked under the PD Act, had committed multiple thefts and was caught following a targeted search operation.

A Sub-Inspector in Karimnagar allegedly attacked a barber for calling him ‘Anna’ instead of “sir”. The incident, captured on CCTV in a salon, went viral on social media, drawing attention to the officer’s behaviour.