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A 12-member gang, including a TGSP RSI and a constable, was arrested by Sathupalli police in Khammam district for duping people with dummy currency and posing as police officers to extort money. The gang, led by Eeda Chanti Babu, lured victims with promises of converting black money into white and looted them during staged raids.

Khammam CCS and Two Town police arrested an inter-state burglary accused involved in multiple theft cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Police recovered gold jewellery worth Rs 32 lakh and silver jewellery worth Rs 40,000 and linked him to 22 theft cases

Police seized around 525 kg of ganja concealed in a secret compartment of a container truck at Sarapaka in Kothagudem district. The consignment, allegedly sourced from Odisha and bound for Uttar Pradesh, is estimated to be worth up to Rs 3 crore

Police in Khammam and Warangal organised anti-drug rallies on Friday to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The officials urged youth to stay away from narcotics, stressing their role in nation-building and warning against the dangers of addiction.

A woman in Khammam allegedly poisoned her two young sons following disputes with her husband over returning to their native village. Both children died, while the woman is in critical condition.

Unidentified miscreants broke into the Sonovision electronics showroom in Khammam during midnight hours on Wednesday and decamped with high-end mobile phones.

A Circle Inspector (CI) of police, Raju Naik, currently attached to the DGP office, has been booked by the Khammam Two-Town police. He is accused of deceiving a married woman by falsely promising marriage

An Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team led by Khammam range DSP Y. Ramesh carried out surprise inspections at the Sathupalli municipal office following complaints of irregularities in development works.

A Holi celebration in Relakayalapalli village, Khammam district, turned violent when the sarpanch’s husband, Bansi, was attacked with boiling water by miscreants. He sustained burn injuries but is reported to be stable.

Khammam district police have uncovered a massive cybercrime racket involving fraud worth Rs 547 crore. The gang, linked to international cybercriminals, lured unemployed youth with fake job promises, opened bank accounts in their names, and siphoned off funds through fraudulent schemes including investments, matrimony, and cryptocurrency trading.

The Khammam police commissionerate reported a nine percent rise in overall crime in 2025, with 9,792 cases registered compared to 8,987 in 2024. Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt noted a 21 percent increase in crimes against women, though atrocities against SC/STs and murders declined.

A growing trend of selling houses and plots through lucky draws in Telangana has taken a darker turn in Khammam. Police arrested Alasyam Vinay Kumar and 13 associates for running an unauthorised lottery scheme, offering a plot as a prize without permission.

A python spotted inside the washroom of Coach S-2 on the Andaman Express triggered panic among passengers on Monday night. The train was halted at Khammam station, where RPF officials and a local snake catcher safely rescued the reptile.

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt inaugurated an online Open House at the City Armed Police headquarters in Khammam as part of Police Commemoration Week. Students learned about modern policing equipment, cybercrime detection, and dog squad operations during the event

A woman in Khammam district allegedly died by suicide following repeated sexual harassment by a known rowdy-sheeter, Daravath Vinay. The incident occurred after the accused attacked her during a cotton-picking visit to a nearby village.

Ahead of Deepavali, Khammam police have approved 128 firecracker shops through a draw of lots, with strict instructions on safety and legal compliance. Additional DCP Prasad Rao warned of legal action against unauthorised storage or sale of fireworks and urged the public to report violations.

In a major anti-narcotics move, Khammam police destroyed 200 kg of ganja seized in 18 cases across multiple police stations. The contraband was incinerated at a designated facility in Tallada under official supervision.

The constables Nagaraju and Upender were working as a gunman and driver for the ACP (CTC) Ravi and were said to have acted under the direction of the latter.

II-Town Inspector of Police B Balakrishna said Prem Kumar was arrested and sent to remand on Wednesday. Nearly 155 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs. 7.50 lakh were seized from him.

Accused MK Tamilagan dupes Khammam man of Rs 9.25 lakh on the pretext of offering him an online job as well as offering investment opportunities