Gang Trapping Rich Women Busted In Jubilee Hills

Jubilee Hills police have arrested a gang led by Koduri Chandrashekar Azad alias Arjun Kumar (22), his brother Rajeev, mother Meena Kumari and her associate Vinil Chowdry, for allegedly trapping wealthy women and extorting money in the guise of love and business investments. The case surfaced after the family of a minor lodged a complaint stating that the accused collected ₹13 lakh from the victim under the pretext of a start‑up investment. Arjun has been booked under the POCSO Act. Rajeev was arrested in Bengaluru. Police said Arjun and Rajeev made Instagram reels to lure affluent youngsters. Arjun allegedly led a gang of 10 who targeted celebrity girls, sexually assaulted victims in luxury cars, and blackmailed them with videos to extort lakhs of rupees. City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar personally questioned Arjun for over an hour and directed investigators to probe thoroughly. During interrogation, Arjun admitted to working in an event management company and attracting women by flaunting expensive cars and clubbing lifestyle on social media. Police disclosed that Meena Kumari, Rajeev, Vinil Chowdry and other associates were masterminds in the racket. Meena and Arjun have been produced before court for judicial remand, while further arrests are expected as the investigation continues. One dies; five injured in road accident A 40-year-old man has died and five others were injured after an SUV went off the road and hit an under-construction wall at Tupranpet in Choutuppal mandal of Yadadri-Bhongir district on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as K. Venkata Rama Raju, who was working in a catering company. Police said the injured were also travelling in the same SUV when the accident occurred while they were proceeding to a film shooting location in a hillock area near Dandumalkapur. According to preliminary information, the vehicle lost control due to overspeeding, went off the road and rammed into the under-construction wall. The injured were shifted to a hospital for treatment. Further investigation is in progress. ORR safety measures to be strengthened In a bid to enhance commuter safety on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar chaired a coordination meeting on Tuesday at the TGICCC with senior officials from the Transport Department, HMDA, NHAI, GHMC, HGCL, IRB Infra and traffic wings of Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and Future City commissionerates. The ORR maintenance agency IRB presented current safety measures, after which Sajjanar stressed proactive steps to prevent accidents. He noted that the route carries 2.80 lakh vehicles daily and witnesses five to six accidents on average. He urged officials to work in coordination to bring the number down to zero, suggesting challans be coupled with counselling and safety messages sent to commuters’ mobile phones. He directed that vehicles must not stop on the ORR except in breakdowns, in which case commuters should inform the helpline and park in the extreme left lane. He also called for reduced emergency response times and use of traffic marshals if needed. Analysing accident data from the past four months, Sajjanar said 33 per cent were due to drowsiness, 25 per cent reckless driving, 15 per cent overspeeding and 14 per cent tyre bursts. He advocated awareness campaigns, data‑driven safety measures and a ranking protocol for expressways. Transport commissioner Ilambarthi said measures include increased CCTV coverage, strict vehicle fitness checks and monthly safety reviews. The meeting was attended by senior officials from NHAI, HGCL, GHMC, IRB and traffic wings, according to a press release. Auto driver foils chain snatching, felicitated by police In a remarkable act of courage, local auto‑rickshaw driver Mohammed Zaher risked his life to intercept a notorious rowdy sheeter during an attempted gold chain snatching in Begum Bazar. Zaher used his vehicle to pin down the accused and resisted an assault until police arrived. City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, who felicitated Zaher on Tuesday with a Certificate of Appreciation and a cash reward, praised him as a “Citizen Police” and a role model for society. “He displayed bravery without expecting anything in return. Such responsible citizens instill fear in criminals,” Sajjanar said. The incident occurred on March 4 when the accused, Mohammed Sohail of Dabeerpura, attempted to snatch a chain from Manju Omlata during her morning walk. Zaher, spotting the struggle in his mirror, reversed his auto at high speed and rammed the bike to prevent Sohail’s escape. Despite being attacked with a wooden log, Zaher restrained the accused until a patrolling team reached the spot. Police later traced Zaher through CCTV footage and his auto registration number, after the victim’s family reported his intervention. Sohail, involved in 16 criminal cases, has been arrested and booked at Goshamahal police station. Sajjanar urged citizens to emulate Zaher’s example by reporting crimes promptly via Dial 100. Interstate gang busted in Sangareddy Sangareddy district police arrested eight members of an interstate gang involved in 11 automobile theft cases across Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Special teams recovered a country‑made pistol, an air gun, two live rounds and ₹2 lakh cash. Seven associates remain at large. Police said the gang stole a vehicle containing ₹4.40 lakh at Nallagadda Mansoor crossroads on the intervening night of May 9/10. The driver had parked the vehicle with the cash locked in a safe chest. Special teams led by CCS inspector V. Shiva Kumar and Narayankhed station house officer G. Srinivas Reddy analysed CCTV footage, gathered technical evidence and coordinated with neighbouring states to track down the accused. SP Paritosh Pankaj said the arrested men include Mohammad Khurshid Ahmed of Kukatpally and Mohammad Jaffar of Chandrayangutta. Two pistols, knives and other property were seized. During interrogation, the accused revealed the names of associates involved in thefts of Eicher DCMs and tippers in Narayankhed, Kondapur, Zaheerabad, Yellareddy, Yedapally, Kalaburagi, Nanded, Parli Vaijnath, Pachora, Malkapur and Parbhani. Police said efforts are on to arrest Nadeem Khan, Shaik Aizaj, Gulam Rabbani, Salauddin, Baba, Mohsin Shah and Rehan, all natives of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. Businessman duped of ₹11 lakh in online car fraud A 42‑year‑old businessman from Old Alwal fell victim to a sophisticated online fraud after being cheated of ₹11 lakh by an unidentified individual posing as a car seller. According to police, the victim received a call on April 29 from a person claiming to be KVS, owner of a multi-utility vehicle. To gain trust, the accused shared photographs of the vehicle and a copy of the registration certificate via WhatsApp. Believing the offer genuine, the complainant agreed to purchase the car for ₹12 lakh. He transferred ₹11 lakh, withholding ₹1 lakh, but the accused stopped responding and failed to deliver the vehicle. Officials said the accused used fabricated documents and digital communication to execute the fraud. A case has been registered and efforts are underway to trace the suspect and recover the amount. Woman duped in ₹5.29 lakh cyber fraud Malkajgiri cybercrime police are investigating a case in which fraudsters impersonating Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) officials cheated a Hastinapuram resident of ₹5.29 lakh. According to police, the victim received a call from an unknown number where the caller threatened disconnection of her water supply. To create panic, the accused convinced her to share her phone unlock PIN and details of digital payment platforms. They later sent two malicious APK files — Electric bill update.apk and HMWSSB Customer Support.apk — via WhatsApp. Once installed, the apps diverted all calls from the victim’s phone and gave the fraudsters remote access. Exploiting this, the accused carried out six unauthorised transactions through the MobiKwik application, transferring ₹5.29 lakh to unknown accounts. The victim approached police after realising the fraud. Officials said fabricated documents and digital communication were used to execute the crime. A case has been registered and efforts are underway to trace the suspects and recover the stolen amount. Businessman cheated in ₹3 crore land scam A major real estate fraud involving over ₹3 crore has come to light in Cyberabad, where a businessman was duped through a fake land deal and forged property documents. The case, initially registered at Raidurgam police station, has now been transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for detailed investigation. According to the complaint filed by Raj Govardhan Reddy Pagidi, 62, of My Home Bhooja, Gachibowli, he had rented out his flat in August 2024 to two individuals, including Diwakar Babu Parvathaneni. Over time, Diwakar and his sister Usha gained his trust and proposed a land deal, claiming ownership of 1.19 guntas near Shivaranjani Theatre in Muthangi. Believing them, the complainant agreed to purchase the land for ₹2.15 crore, paying ₹50 lakh as advance in September 2024 and the balance ₹1.65 crore in February 2025. In May 2025, the accused allegedly staged a fake registration process at the Kandi sub-registrar office using an impersonator. The accused also collected original documents of the complainant’s villa in Nizampet on the pretext of arranging a buyer. They allegedly forged his signature and executed a fake sale agreement in favour of a third person, Linga Reddy, using fabricated general power of attorney papers. The fraud surfaced when Linga Reddy approached the complainant claiming ownership of the villa. On verification, the complainant discovered that no land had ever been registered in his name. A senior EOW official confirmed the transfer of the case. “During investigation, it was found that the amount involved exceeded ₹3 crore. As per norms, such high-value financial frauds are investigated by the EOW. Accordingly, the case was re-registered for further probe,” the officer said. Police are now examining the financial trail, forged documents and possible involvement of other accused in the scam. Businessman’s death sparks foul play probe The mysterious death of a 60‑year‑old Hyderabad‑based real estate businessman in Andhra Pradesh has raised suspicion, with his family alleging foul play after discovering injuries on his body. Police said the deceased, Rajender, brother of noted lyricist Chandrabose, was residing at Bowrampet in Dundigal with his wife Vasantha. He left home on April 18, informing his family that he was travelling to Bengaluru. Days later, police from Annamayya district informed the family that Rajender had been found dead on a roadside near Kaligiri. His body was shifted to Hyderabad and kept at a private hospital in Bachupally. Family members, noticing injuries, approached Dundigal police and sought a thorough probe. A zero FIR was registered and transferred to Kaligiri police station in Nellore district, as the incident occurred within its jurisdiction. In her complaint, Vasantha stated that Rajender had travelled with two persons, identified as Srinivas and Sudheer, raising further questions over the circumstances of his death. Cybercrime crackdown nets 56 arrests in April City additional commissioner (SIT–Crimes) M. Srinivasulu said there has been a sharp rise in investment scams, trading frauds and “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters manipulate and intimidate victims into parting with large sums of money. As part of a crackdown, cybercrime Police along with law and order teams arrested 32 bank managers, KYC approvers, relationship managers and field officers, besides 15 mule account holders and nine account operators from nine states in connection with 101 cases registered at the Cyber Crime police station, Hyderabad. A total of ₹69,99,097 was refunded to victims. In April 2026 alone, Hyderabad cybercrime Police arrested 56 individuals across India, including 17 for investment fraud, 30 for trading fraud, one for digital arrest, two for social media fraud, one for matrimonial fraud, one for credit card fraud, two for FedEx fraud, one for dating fraud and one for lucky draw fraud. The arrests spanned Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Property seized included 34 mobile phones, eight cheque books, 11 shell stamps and one tablet. During the month, zonal cybercells received 2,219 NCRP petitions, registered 283 FIRs and arrested 10 individuals in nine cases, refunding ₹23,33,972 to victims. Continuous digital monitoring also identified 184 social media profiles across Facebook and Instagram that were running 801 paid advertisements promoting online gaming, betting apps and fake investment websites. These profiles used referral links and deep‑fake videos of well‑known personalities to lure users. All identified profiles were reported and taken down. In total, 427 social media profiles and 1,903 paid advertisements have been removed for promoting illegal betting and fake investment schemes. The C‑Mitra initiative made 1,250 calls to victims, offering guidance and support, and registered 194 Zero FIRs to ensure timely legal action. Among the important cases detected was a gaming fraud in which a complainant was contacted by a woman identifying herself as Nitya Rajput of “Golden Bridge Investment (GBI) Limited.” She induced the victim to invest in an online trading platform, centuryisfx.com, promising high returns. The complainant initially invested ₹40,000 and, reassured by apparent profits and small withdrawals, continued to deposit large sums. By April 9, deposits had exceeded ₹13,60,000, with the platform showing fake profits of ₹54,05,400. When the complainant attempted to withdraw ₹8,00,000 in September 2025, access was denied and further payments were demanded under pretexts such as taxes and fees. Believing the claims, the complainant continued payments, eventually losing ₹74,99,084, with only ₹79,840 withdrawn. Furniture shops gutted in Kukatpally blaze A row of six furniture shops in Pragathi Nagar, Kukatpally, was destroyed in a major fire early Tuesday. The roadside location with a pavement in front posed additional challenges for firefighting units trying to gain access. Multiple purpose tenders from Kukatpally, Patancheru and Reddy Labs Fire Stations, along with a Water Bowser from Jeedimetla, were rushed to the spot after the fire call was received. “We reached the scene around 3 am and found the fire spreading rapidly through the furniture units due to the presence of highly combustible materials such as wood, foam and furnishings. Our firefighters immediately initiated operations using multiple water jets and adopted containment strategies to prevent the flames from extending to adjacent structures,” said Madhusudhan Rao, DFO-2, Medchal Malkajgiri district. By 7 am, the blaze was brought under control, averting a wider disaster in the surrounding commercial area. No casualties were reported. Significant property damage has been recorded in the affected shops. The cause of the fire and the extent of loss are under assessment, Rao added. Man loses ₹1.75 lakh in movie app cyber fraud A man was duped of ₹1.75 lakh after downloading a malicious mobile app disguised as a free movie streaming platform, Cyberabad police said. According to Cyberabad cybercrime DCP T. Sai Manohar, the victim clicked on a Facebook advertisement offering free movies and was redirected to a website resembling a legitimate streaming service. He downloaded the app, which initially functioned normally and even allowed him to watch a film. Soon after, the phone displayed what appeared to be a routine software update. The device began malfunctioning, UPI services failed, and apps stopped responding. On checking, the victim found ₹80,000 debited from his account, while his mother’s linked account lost ₹95,000, totalling ₹1.75 lakh. DCP Manohar said the app was malware disguised as a streaming service. It accessed the phone, SMS messages and OTPs, and gained control over banking apps to execute unauthorised transactions. He advised citizens not to click on free movie links, avoid downloading APK files from unknown sources, and refrain from granting unnecessary permissions. Victims are urged to contact the cybercrime helpline 1930 and report incidents immediately. Ganja Use Near Crematorium: Teen Held, Two Minors Detained in Banjara Hills Banjara Hills police have detained a 19-year-old and two minor girls who were found consuming ganja, and seized three grams of the contraband from them. The trio was caught near a crematorium in MLA Colony, Banjara Hills Road 12, after police received information about their activities. The 19-year-old was booked under NDPS Act and produced before the court for judicial remand while the juvenile suspects were shifted to a juvenile home. GRP, RPF Seize 14 kg Ganja Worth ₹7.16 Lakh at Secunderabad; One Arrested The Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested one Jawahar Kumar of Bijhar and seized 14.322 kg of ganja worth ₹7.16 lakh that he was allegedly carrying at the Secunderabad station. The accused had brought the ganja on Visakha Express from Balugaon and was awaiting instructions on the platform when the police moved in. Job Fraud Victims and Gurukul Staff Seek Justice at Prajavani About 35 graduates have alleged at the Prajavani that a private consultancy has cheated them of `5 lakh each by promising jobs in Norway. A separate group of minority gurukul non-teaching staff approached Prajavani seeking basic service benefits and a pay revision. In the first case, the victims alleged that the consultancy, identified as iBook, issued fake work permits and forged Norway visa appointment letters after collecting money. When doubts grew, they approached the KPHB police, where an FIR was registered under 146/2026. The complaint was examined by Prajavani Coordinator Bojja Amarender Reddy and forwarded for police action, with a request for a detailed inquiry and justice for those affected. On the same day, non-teaching staff from minority gurukul schools submitted a representation, asking for PF, ESI and health card facilities along with a pay hike as per rules. Many said they had been working without these benefits and wanted their issues addressed without delay. The matter was taken up with senior officials over the phone during the Praja Vani programme at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Praja Bhavan, where efforts were made to resolve the concerns raised, said Dr. G. Chinna Reddy. Court Sentences Man to Jail for Harassing Bengali Actress at CharminarA court here sentenced one Abdul Wajid to seven days in jail for allegedly misbehaving with Bengali actress Pratyusha Paul, who had to come to Hyderabad to visit Charminar on April 2. Charminar SHO T. Rambabu said Wajid was identified through CCTV camera footage after the actress lodged a complaint, arrested from his house in Tolichowki. Nampally first judicial special court M. Bhaskar convicted and sentenced Wajid. Police had booked e-petty cases for misbehaving and creating nuisance. The case was investigated by SI V. Rajsheker. The accused was to the Chanchalguda central prison 22 Illegal Water Motors Seized in Kondapur During Vigilance Drive In a crackdown on unauthorised water usage, the HMWS&SB vigilance wing seized 22 illegal motors attached to public water taps in Kondapur on Tuesday. The enforcement drive was conducted between 6.30 am and 8.30 am in Anandnagar Colony and Prashantnagar under O&M Division-20, Serilingampally. Officials carried out inspections during water supply hours and identified motors illegally fixed to pipelines to draw excess water. According to officials, strict action will be taken against consumers found using such motors. The seized equipment will be confiscated, and repeat offenders will face a fine of ₹5,000 along with legal cases under Water Board regulations. Officials also advised that in case of low water pressure or supply-related issues, consumers should contact the concerned manager, deputy general manager, or general manager. Complaints can also be lodged through the Water Board’s customer care number 155313, with assurance of prompt resolution. NIMS Arranges Tankers to Avert Water Crisis; Essential Services Unaffected Amid a temporary dip in water inflow, the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (Nims) arranged six water tankers as a precautionary measure to ensure uninterrupted services said hospital in a release on Tuesday. According to a statement, water supply was disrupted around 4 pm on Monday, prompting immediate coordination with the water board. Though partial supply resumed by 10 pm, inflow levels remained below normal on Tuesday morning. The administration said that despite the reduced inflow, the hospital has adequate water storage capacity to meet requirements for over a day. As a precaution, staff were advised to use water judiciously to ensure that critical services such as dialysis and emergency surgeries were not affected. Departments were also alerted to plan elective procedures accordingly. Officials clarified that at no point were essential services including OPD, dialysis, emergency surgeries, and operation theatres halted. By Tuesday morning, water inflow improved, and all services were functioning normally without delays.



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