The killing of accused Shaik Riyaz at the Nizamabad Government General Hospital has sparked demands for detailed investigation and departmental accountability, as concerns grow over the circumstances of what the police have termed an “encounter”. Sequence of Events Riyaz, 24, was arrested ...
A serious shooting incident occurred near the Pocharam IT Corridor on the outskirts of Hyderabad, where a self styled cow vigilante, identified as Bidla Prashanth Kumar (alias “Sonu Singh” aged 28), sustained bullet wounds after a dispute with a cattle transporter. The police have arrested...
Enforcement authorities across the three commissionerates of Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda have issued approximately 1.17 crore traffic challans between January and mid October 2025. The total fine value of these offences is estimated at ₹492 crore, but only about ₹67 crore has been ...
A notorious criminal accused of killing a police constable was shot dead by police after a dramatic escape attempt at a government hospital in Nizamabad district. The accused, identified as Sheikh Riyaz (also spelled “Riaz” in some reports), was the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Co...
The Telangana government has reappointed Mohammed Asadullah as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Telangana Waqf Board, after a decisive ruling by a division bench of the Telangana High Court that overturned his earlier removal. Background & Removal Earlier this year, Asadullah w...
Fraudsters use fake “RTO Challan” apps to steal money and personal data from unsuspecting users The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has issued a public alert warning citizens about fraudulent traffic challan apps and APK links being circulated through WhatsApp and social media. The...
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has issued a public advisory warning citizens about a rising trend of “Marriage Cum Investment” frauds after a reported case in which a victim in the state allegedly lost ₹7.7 crore to fraudsters who combined a bogus matrimonial approach with a fake inve...
In a dramatic escalation ahead of the planned “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest, senior Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders including K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and T. Harish Rao were reportedly placed under house arrest, as police moved to block their participation in the rally opposing the recent inc...
In a move toward greater transparency and public engagement, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has announced that citizens can now directly reach out to him via official social media accounts. The aim is to make it easier for residents to voice complaints, raise issues, or seek a...
City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has issued a stern public warning to motorists over increasing traffic rule violations, especially the casual use of mobile phones and earphones while driving. He has said these distractions are serious offenses that endanger lives on the road and wil...
