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Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Hyderabad: Eight arrested in drug bust
Hyderabad: .Commissioner's Task Force, West Zone Team, working in coordination with Masab Tank Police Station, has apprehended eight individuals involved in the possession of narcotic substances. Police seized hash oil valued at Rs 2.25 lakh, along with dry ganja, charas, and knives. Police arrested peddlers Mohammed Faizan of Masab Tank and Yelagada Navya of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Sub peddlers Kundurthi Veerachary, Sam Ajay Kumar, Vemula Harshith, and Mohammed Sameer were also apprehended. Additionally, consumers Sam Vijay Kumar and Syed Murthuza Ali Hussain were taken into custody. According to police, four individuals – Murthuza, Faizan, Harshith, and Sameer – were initially apprehended near the Pension Office Bus Stop, Masab Tank. During the operation, a small box containing hash oil and charas was seized from Faizan. Furthermore, two daggers and 175 grams of dry ganja were found concealed in Faizan's motorbike. A small box of hash oil was also discovered on Sameer. Upon initial enquiry, Faizan revealed that the dry ganja and charas had been brought from Nagpur, and he had procured the hash oil from Harshith and Sameer for Rs 3,000. During further questioning, Sameer disclosed that the hash oil had been purchased from Ajay and Veerachary. Based on this information, Ajay and Veerachary were apprehended at Gajularamaram, along with a consumer, Vijay, who is Ajay's brother. Later, police nabbed Navya, who was found with 71 small boxes of hash oil. Upon interrogation, she stated that the hash oil had been supplied by an individual from Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad City Police urged young individuals to steer clear of drugs and to avoid succumbing to the allure of easy money or addiction. They warned that substance abuse leads to devastating consequences, including loss of employment, severe mental and physical health issues, and criminal records that can irrevocably damage one's future. The public is advised to immediately inform the police by dialling 100 if they encounter any drug peddling or suspicious activities.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- The Hindu
Rowdy sheeter and accomplices held for murder conspiracy in Hyderabad
The Commissioner's Task Force (South Zone) and Bandlaguda police have arrested six persons, including two known rowdy-sheeters, who allegedly conspired to commit murder. Acting on credible intelligence, officers seized 12 machetes, five mobile phones, and a car from the accused. Two other suspects remain on the run. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohd Jaber, 43, a real estate dealer and rowdy-sheeter from Pahadi Shareef, Zameer Khan, 30, Syed Sha Abdul Jabbar alias Suleman, 22, a rowdy-sheeter from Bandlaguda, Mohammed Rahmath alias Sonu, 28, Syed Shah Abdul Mannan alias Salman, 31, and Mohd Nasir, 33. Two other accused, identified as Mouseen of Pahadi Shareef and Azher of Rethi Bowli, are currently absconding. Investigation revealed that the main accused, Jaber, is a long-time offender with a record of involvement in at least 12 serious cases including murder, extortion, criminal conspiracy, and arms offences across the tri-commissionerate area. He was previously associated with another rowdy-sheeter, Mohd Murtuza Ali, from Rajendra Nagar. The two parted ways in 2015 following personal disputes and have since allegedly harboured mutual animosity. In 2019, Jaber and his associates made an attempt to eliminate Murtuza Ali but were arrested by the Shahbad Police. Despite being detained under the Preventive Detention Act on two occasions by Shahbad and Bahadurpura Police, Jaber continued his criminal pursuits. According to the police, Jaber had once again planned to eliminate his rival and procured a set of coconut shell knives specifically for this purpose. They was tracked and apprehended before they could execute their plan. The seized weapons and vehicle were recovered. All six arrested have been handed over to the Bandlaguda police for further investigation. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to nab the absconding suspects.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- The Hindu
Prostitution racket busted at spa in Hyderabad: 6 arrested, woman rescued
A prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in Hyderabad was busted by the Commissioner's Task Force (West Zone) in coordination with SR Nagar police on Thursday night. Officers raided the premises of 'NS Beauty Saloon and Spa' located in Ameerpet and arrested one sub-organiser and five customers, while rescuing a woman. Following a tip-off, a raid was conducted at around 8.30 p.m. at a flat in Alrich Purandevi Apartments in SR Nagar. The accused sub-organiser, identified as Nathari Sudha, 30, a resident of Prasanthi Nagar in Balanagar, was arrested at the scene. According to the police, she acted on instructions from the main organisers identified as Lingampally Shiva Nandini alias Anjali and Maddineni Sandeep, who were allegedly running the prostitution network. The duo would arrange sex workers across the city and pay them a daily commission ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000. Police seized ₹8,500 in cash and nine mobile phones from the premises. A case has been registered under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956 and various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway to trace the main organisers.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- The Hindu
Man held for hawking e-cigarettes, contraband worth ₹21 lakh seized
HYDERABAD The Commissioner's Task Force (Central Zone) and the Saifabad Police on Wednesday busted an illegal electronic cigarette racket operating out of a residential flat in Adarsh Nagar, seizing 670 vapes worth nearly ₹21 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team raided a flat opposite Grand Bazar in Saifabad and apprehended Akash Sinde, 28, who was found storing and selling banned e-cigarettes under the guise of working as a caretaker. The seized vapes include brands such as Elfbar, Elux, Raya D1, Nasty, and Shisha. Sinde, originally from Mangalhat, had been employed by one Vishesh Agarwal on a monthly salary but soon began using the premises for illicit trade. The probe revealed that he sourced the contraband from Delhi through a network of agents and sold them in Hyderabad, targeting college students and teenagers. 'E-cigarettes are not only banned but also laced with harmful chemicals and nicotine, posing a serious health threat, especially to the youth,' a police officer from the task force said. The accused and the seized items have been handed over to the Saifabad Police for further legal action.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Indian Express
Hyderabad police seize fake Apple accessories worth Rs 1.1 crore, arrest 4
The Hyderabad police Monday seized counterfeit products, including Apple iPhone accessories, worth over Rs 1 crore, and arrested four people allegedly involved in the sale of these products. Based on a tip-off, the Commissioner's Task Force, Central Zone Team, and personnel from the Abids police station conducted simultaneous raids at shops selling duplicate accessories at Jagdish Market and arrested Vikram Singh, Suresh Kumar Rajpurohit, Natharam Choudhary, and Mohammad Sarfaraz. The four men have shops at Jagdish Market. During the raid, the police seized 156 EarPods, 16 Apple power banks, 430 Apple logo stickers, 295 pieces of adapters and adapter covers with logos, 61 pieces of USB cables, 45 pieces of batteries, 95 pieces of back glass, and 1,430 pieces of silicone back covers. The police said the arrested men were selling counterfeit mobile accessories of the Apple brand by printing and affixing the company's logo and images on the packaging box. Initial investigations suggest that the shop owners sourced these fake accessories from Mumbai through various marketing agents. The police said the four men were arrested for violating the Copyright Act, and cheating customers through the sale of counterfeit products to earn easy profits illegally. They added that the arrested men knowingly bought counterfeit Apple mobile accessories from marketing agents. They then packaged these duplicate products in genuine-looking Apple packaging to deceive customers into believing they were buying authentic iPhone products. The arrested men and the seized material were handed over to the Abids police station for further investigation.
