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The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Man with over 30 cases among three arrested for chain snatching
Three habitual offenders involved in the theft of a gold chain from a public bus passenger were arrested by the Tolichowki police on Monday (June 16). The arrested individuals were identified as Bandari Keshav alias Chinna, Kamble Shyam Sunder alias Sreenu, and Upade Suraj, all residents of Mangar Basti in Asif Nagar. Two other suspects, Vamshi and Vamshi Vardhan from Seetharam Bagh, remain at large. The arrest follows a complaint by Ganipineni Babu citing that his gold chain, weighing approximately 1.4 tolas and valued at ₹1.5 lakh, was stolen while travelling on a TGSRTC bus on June 14. Of the three arrested, both Keshav and Sunder have long-standing criminal histories. Keshav is wanted in at least seven theft and dacoity cases across Hyderabad and Narayanpet, including cases registered in Narayanaguda, Malakpet, Langer Houz, Banjara Hills, Ghatkesar, and Habeeb Nagar. Shyam Sunder also has a prolific criminal record with over 30 previous cases registered against him, including multiple charges under the Prevention of Dangerous Activities (PD Act). His past offences span a decade .
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PD Act will be invoked against encroachers, warns Surekha
HYDERABAD: Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Thursday warned that the Preventive Detention Act (PD Act) will be invoked against those who encroach upon land belonging to temples and the Endowments department. The minister, on the request of local leaders, inspected the allegedly encroached lands in Chengicherla in Medchal-Malkajgiri district. Later speaking to reporters, the minister said that a total of 30.23 acres in three survey numbers in Chengicherla belonging to the Endowments department and a few individuals have been occupied since 2022. 'After conducting a survey, the authorities confirmed that this land belongs to the Endowments department. We have ordered an inquiry. After receiving the survey report, the government will take appropriate action,' she said while instructing the officials to erect a fence around the land to protect it. The officials informed her that out of a total of 91,827 acres of land belonging to the Endowments department, close to 6,000 acres of land is under encroachment. Later in the day, the Endowments minister made a surprise visit to the Balkampet Yellamma temple to inspect the arrangements being made for the upcoming annual kalyana mahotsavam of Goddess Yellamma.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Surekha warns of invoking PD Act against temple land encroachers
Hyderabad: Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Thursday announced that the Prevention of Detention (PD) Act would be imposesd on individuals found encroaching on temple lands across the state, reiterating the government's firm commitment to protecting these properties. The Minister emphasised that a core aim of her government is to safeguard divine lands, a principle they have upheld since assuming power. On Thursday, following a complaint of land encroachment, Medchal Assembly Constituency Congress Party in charge T Vajresh Yadav, accompanied by officials from the Medchal District Revenue and Endowment Department, made a surprise visit to Chengicherla, within Boduppal Corporation, Medipalli Mandal, Medchal District. Speaking to the media at the site, Konda Surekha explained that a total of 30.28 acres of land, comprising 10.33 acres in Survey No 33/8, 13 acres in Survey No 33/9, and 6.33 acres in Survey No 33/10, all within the Chengicherla Revenue limits of Boduppal Corporation, Medipalli Mandal, Medchal District, was transferred to the TLP Charitable Trust in 1968 by Thotakura Yellaiah Yadav, Ramaiah Chowdhury, and others. The Minister clarified that the aforementioned land was handed over to the Endowment Department in 1976, in accordance with the provisions of the Ceiling Act, and has remained under the department's jurisdiction ever since. She noted that past Congress governments had consistently protected this land. However, the Minister expressed outrage that certain individuals were now attempting to encroach upon these parcels. She issued a stern warning, stating there would be no tolerance for land encroachment, and that the lands would be seized, with the PD Act imposed on those responsible.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- The Hindu
PD Act slapped on red sanders smuggler from Tamil Nadu
The Tirupati district administration slapped the Preventive Detention Act (PD Act) on red sanders smuggler Ajith alias Ajith Babu (22) of Tamil Nadu. The Red Sanders Anti Smuggling Task Force (RSASTF), headed by L. Subbarayudu, has been fighting to prevent smugglers from entering the Seshachalam forest, and the sleuths led by the Superintendent of Police (SP) P. Srinivas are determined on tightening the noose against the proclaimed offenders and getting the cases to a logical end. Ajith was found to be involved in several instances of smuggling and his name mentioned in more than 10 cases pertaining to violation of the Wildlife Act. Based on the recommendation made by RSASTF, Collector S. Venkateswar issued orders to nab him. Following the arrest, Ajith was immediately shifted to Kadapa Central Prison.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Hans India
22 quintals fake cotton seeds seized; 6 arrested
Suryapet: Police in Suryapet seized approximately 22 quintals of fake cotton seeds valued at around Rs 65 lakhs. In connection with this case, six accused individuals were arrested. The CCS police, along with staff from Mothey Police Station and Atmakuru Police Station, conducted simultaneous raids in different areas during which four suspects were arrested in the Atmakuru case, and two in the Mothey case. The fake business was effectively stopped by police, who explained that these seeds falsely claimed to have weed-resistant properties and higher yields, thereby deceiving farmers. District SP Narasimha clarified during a media briefing that no official manufacturing of such seeds with these characteristics is taking place. He advised farmers to remain vigilant, avoid falling into the trap of fake seeds, and only purchase seeds from government-recognized dealers. He emphasized the importance of consulting agricultural officers' advice. The SP also warned that strict action, including the possible implementation of the PD Act, will be taken against those supplying fake seeds and deceiving farmers. He appreciated the CCS staff for their excellent work during the investigation. The police assured that they will continue to monitor and prevent such fake seed gangs for the benefit of farmers.
