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Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao clarified that his viral comments on Congress’ chances were twisted by the opposition. He said he had only stressed that predicting election victories is tough and reminded that his repeated wins came from commitment and good work

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two suspects, including a Karnataka woman, for duping victims of Rs 25 lakh through fake matrimonial and Instagram profiles. The gang used edited photos, videos, and video calls to trap grooms. A third woman is absconding

A five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s old city, sparking uproar and exposing poor coordination among GHMC, HMWSSB and Hydraa. Departments traded blame as residents demanded stronger oversight, better safety measures and unified responsibility for civic infrastructure

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government after a child fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad. He highlighted negligence, inter-departmental blame games among GHMC, HYDRAA, and HMWSSB, and accused CM Revanth Reddy of indifference toward civic governance

Heavy rains in Yadadri Bhongir district triggered flooding, submerging the Nalgonda-Bhongir road near Nagireddipalli. The Musi River overflowed at multiple points, and low-level causeways were closed, forcing traffic diversions and stranding heavy vehicles in several areas

Heavy rainfall in Karimnagar’s Saidapur mandal caused nearby cheruvus to overflow, inundating Telangana Model School in Somaram. Hostel students were stranded, but parents, with help from local residents, safely evacuated them as floodwaters submerged the school premises

BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting Mid-Day Meal scheme workers in Telangana, demanding immediate payment of pending wages and bills. He assured full support from BRS and raised concern over families sinking into debt

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of shielding the Congress over the Group-1 exam scam, despite the High Court cancelling the test citing irregularities. He alleged a secret pact between the parties and warned of public backlash

In a fortnight-long drive, Rachakonda She Teams caught 214 persons, including 120 minors, for harassing women at public places. They booked cases, conducted counselling, and held awareness programmes, while urging women to report harassment through WhatsApp or Dial 100.

The Telangana Congress postponed its BC Declaration Vijayotsava Sabha in Kamareddy, citing heavy rain forecasts. The meeting was intended to highlight the party’s push for 42 percent BC reservations in local body polls. A new date will be announced soon

The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Educations has called for closure of institutions in protest against inordinate delay in release of fee reinstatement dues.

The Telangana government’s plea for Central funding of three irrigation projects faces hurdles at the CWC. Mukteshwar, Modikuntavagu and Chanaka-Korata projects, meant to irrigate over 25,000 hectares, are stalled due to funding gaps, land disputes and inter-state objections.

ABVP activists staged a dharna at the Karimnagar Collectorate on Friday, demanding release of pending fee reimbursement bills and resolution of education-related issues. Mild tension prevailed when students tried to force entry, leading to jostling with police. A few activists were detained

Golconda Police in Hyderabad traced and returned 24 lost mobile phones to their rightful owners using CEIR technology. The phones were reported missing weeks ago. After verifying documents, the police handed them over at a small ceremony at the station

Nearly five months after its inauguration, the Hydraa police station at Buddha Bhavan in Hyderabad remains non-functional. Despite staff being deputed, legal clearances and procedural amendments under BNS 2023 are pending, delaying its operationalisation and raising concerns among complainants

A cab driver, Usman Ali, allegedly fled with Rs 25 lakh cash from a City Union Bank team in Balanagar. He tricked the staff after pretending car trouble and escaped with the cash box. Police have launched a search

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been chosen for the Green Leadership Award 2025, to be presented in New York on September 24. The award recognises his efforts in urban greening and ecological initiatives that transformed Telangana and Hyderabad’s green cover

Raj Bhavan clarified that Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has not cleared the bills providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. Both bills, passed by the Assembly and Council, remain pending with the Governor’s office

The BJP in erstwhile Medak district faces a leadership crisis ahead of Telangana’s local body elections. Several leaders quit or turned inactive after recent polls, leaving the cadre demoralised. Observers say the contest will be between Congress and BRS