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On Republic Day, several Telangana police officers were honoured with prestigious awards. MGS Prakash Rao and Annu Damodar Reddy received the President’s Medal for Distinguished Services.

The Telangana police has unveiled a citizen-centric initiative allowing victims to register FIRs at their residence or chosen location, eliminating the need to visit police stations in sensitive cases. Police personnel will record details at the victim’s residence or hospital and formally register the FIR at the station, with copies shared via email, WhatsApp, or hard copy.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has strongly condemned the arrest of NTV journalists by Telangana police, calling it a direct assault on press freedom and democratic values.

Telangana EAGLE Force arrested Rajender alias Raju Bhakar, a Rajasthan native, for trafficking MDMA and Opium in Hyderabad. Police seized 200g of MDMA, 60g of Opium, and identified ten local buyers. Legal action is underway against them.

The Telangana police have launched a major awareness campaign to prevent accidents caused by Chinese nylon manja ahead of Sankranthi. Police and forest officials are using social media and ground-level outreach to warn people about risks to human lives and birds.

Telangana Police arrested Amar Deep, MD of Falcon Group, in Mumbai over an alleged Rs 850 crore digital investment scam. He reportedly lured investors with high-return app-based schemes. Investigation continues to trace funds and identify other accomplices

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy announced that only 17 active underground cadres from Telangana remain in the CPI (Maoist), a sharp decline from the earlier estimate of 50. While one State Committee Member and four Area Committee Members are still active in Chhattisgarh.

Two top Maoist leaders and 18 cadres surrendered in Hyderabad, handing over 48 firearms, ammunition and cash, significantly weakening CPI (Maoist) operations in Telangana

Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Badse Sukka alias Deva, a Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member, surrendered before the Telangana police along with around 19 Maoists. He reportedly laid down arms and cash and carries a Rs 50 lakh reward.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad district recorded a 60% rise in crimes in 2025, with 1,934 offences versus 1,207 in 2024. Property crimes, burglaries, thefts, and NDPS violations increased, while police strengthened village-level policing and conducted cordon operations

The EAGLE Force of Telangana police arrested four drug peddlers at Medipally and seized three kilograms of ganja from them. Acting on a tip-off, police caught the suspects, who were allegedly sourcing ganja from Vizianagaram and selling it in the city.

Two men were killed on the spot in Peddapalli district after their motorcycle rammed into a tractor parked on the roadside near Battupalli in Manthani mandal. Police registered a case, shifted bodies for postmortem and launched an investigation

The Telangana police EAGLE Force arrested two women from Mumbai and seized cocaine and MDMA from them in Hyderabad. Police said the duo were working as drug carriers for a cartel and had transported the drugs by bus from Mumbai.

A Reserve Sub Inspector was killed in a road accident at Medipally on the city outskirts on Monday after a lorry hit his motorcycle from behind. The victim died on the spot, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Adilabad police distributed 500 blankets to tribals in remote Sirikonda mandal villages as part of a winter outreach programme. SP Akhil Mahajan also stressed education, health awareness and warned against drug abuse during the interaction

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy announced that Rs 1.46 crore, the eligible reward amount carried on the heads of 41 surrendered Maoist cadres, will be disbursed shortly under the State and Centre’s rehabilitation policy. Interim relief of Rs 25,000 each has already been given, with further benefits to follow.

The CPI (Maoist) organisation is facing a steep decline in cohesion and capability due to sustained security operations, ideological dissatisfaction, and internal conflicts. Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy revealed that arbitrary deployments, logistical shortages, and leadership disputes have compelled cadres to surrender.

In a major blow to the CPI Maoist, 41 underground cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered before the Telangana Police in Hyderabad. They handed over arms and ammunition, citing security pressure and hardships, and will receive benefits under the State rehabilitation policy.

The family home of Sajid Akram in Hyderabad’s Toli Chowki drew intense media and police attention after he was identified as one of the perpetrators of the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney. Telangana Police confirmed there were no adverse records against Sajid during his stay in India, and officials stressed that his radicalisation had no local links.

A 57-year-old man was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods after trying to pacify a fight between municipal workers at KPHB, Hyderabad. Police have arrested three of the accused and launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects