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World Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated across Adilabad and neighbouring districts with tributes to tribal heroes, cultural programmes, rallies, and calls to protect tribal rights over land, water, and forests.

Adilabad police arrested four persons for allegedly duping 25 people by promising government jobs and bank loans. The prime accused allegedly collected Rs 70 lakh, posed as a government employee and issued fake appointment letters to victims across the erstwhile Adilabad district.

Adilabad police booked 34 persons for their alleged involvement in online Matka during a special drive across 10 police station areas. The SP warned of stern action against offenders and said authorities would track illegal assets and intensify surveillance on gambling networks.

The Adilabad police have opened a library with 500 books at remote Lokari village in Gadiguda mandal to help government job aspirants. SP Akhil Mahajan said free coaching programmes and similar educational initiatives would soon be launched across the district.

Police in Adilabad organised a 5 km run on Friday to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, with over 2,000 youngsters participating from Adilabad and neighbouring districts.

Adilabad police arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in stealing heavy vehicles from highways and fuel stations across Telangana, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Police said the accused dismantled stolen vehicles within a day and sold the parts for huge profits.

Adilabad SP Akhil Mahajan urged people to stay alert against cyber fraudsters and avoid sharing OTPs or financial details. He said 15 cyber fraud cases were reported this week and highlighted recent incidents involving APK files, Instagram scams and fake KYC requests

Adilabad police arrested five persons for allegedly creating fake Aadhaar cards, voter ID cards and birth certificates in Mavala. Nearly 300 digital documents and five mobile phones were seized, while another accused person remains absconding.

Adilabad police busted a seven-member gang led by self-styled godman Raj Kumar, who duped people with fake treasure hunts. The gang collected Rs 1.03 crore from 26 victims by planting counterfeit gold coins bought online and staging rituals to convince people of divine possession.

Adilabad police arrested Chouhan Shravan Kumar alias Ramesh, a notorious vehicle lifter from Kota (B) village, and seized 12 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 4 lakh. SP Akhil Mahajan said Shravan was caught during a vehicle check.

Adilabad police arrested two men for the murder of pension beneficiary Imrana Zabeer. The woman, initially reported missing, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in November. Investigations revealed that Farooq killed her after she demanded repayment of a loan.

Police Martyrs’ Commemoration Day was observed across Adilabad and neighbouring districts with heartfelt tributes from officials and citizens. Collector Rajarshi Shah and other dignitaries honoured the sacrifices of police personnel, especially those who died fighting Maoists.

Adilabad police arrested a man for cultivating banned ganja as an intercrop in his pigeon pea field at Ashoda village. Acting on a tip-off, they seized 160 plants worth Rs 16 lakh. The accused admitted to growing the crop to earn easy money.

Seven accused persons, including Constable Sandeep and rowdy-sheeter Rohit Shinde were still at large.

The court examined evidence presented by the public prosecutor and cross-questioned 10 eyewitnesses before delivering the sentence.

Cases will be booked against the owners if they allowed customers to consume liquor and banned ganja on the premises of their eateries, says SP Akhil Mahajan

If they were aware about good and bad touches, the students could inform their parents, teachers and police if they face any such experience, said Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan