Cyberabad Cops Nab One In Digital Arrest Scam

district, in connection with a digital arrest scam. Officials said victims
in Cyberabad alone lost a staggering ₹103 crore in just three months. DCP
Cyber Crime T. Sai Manohar said Avinash is suspected in multiple offences. A
January case involved a 60‑year‑old victim who was “digitally arrested”
through fraudulent calls and coerced into transferring large sums.
Investigators found Avinash impersonated law enforcement officials,
threatened victims with fabricated charges, and extorted money through mule
accounts. He had travelled to Cambodia seeking a data entry job but ended up
in organised cybercrime networks. Despite realising the illegal nature, he
continued voluntarily, facilitating ₹24 lakh in fraudulent transactions
during January–February 2026.
Police seized a mobile phone, passport and ₹12 lakh cash. Officials said
Avinash played a key role in psychologically manipulating victims into
believing they were under investigation. Between January and March alone,
cyber fraud cases caused ₹102 crore losses, of which ₹16 crore was frozen
and ₹12 crore refunded.
The DCP urged citizens to remain vigilant against evolving online frauds,
warning against installing unknown apps, sharing banking credentials, or
responding to fake KYC and job offers.

Two arrested for ATM fraud

Narayanguda police arrested Mohammed Salman, 26, and Azaan Tauqeel Khan, 19,
for allegedly cheating people at ATM kiosks using fake online payment
tricks.
Police said the duo targeted those depositing cash at ATMs. They approached
victims, offered to transfer the amount via apps, and then displayed a fake
“payment successful” screen without actually sending money. In one case,
complainant Aditya Agarwal lost ₹20,000 at an ATM in Narayanguda.
During the investigation, CCTV footage and technical evidence helped track
the suspects. On questioning, they confessed to involvement in five similar
cases registered at Narayanguda, Masab Tank, Sultan Bazaar, IS Sadan and
Domalguda. Police registered cases and produced the accused before court.
Officials cautioned the public against handing cash to strangers at ATM
centres and advised verifying transactions carefully before leaving.

Youth arrested for murder in Old City

Bhavaninagar police arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for allegedly killing Syed
Abdul Khadir Ali, 21, following a quarrel at a pan shop at Talabkatta on
Monday. Police said the victim, who worked at a fast‑food centre and also
drove an autorickshaw, had come to the area with family members after a
death in the family.
The accused, Mohd Mudassir, picked up an argument with him over cigarettes.
Despite intervention, Mudassir continued the fight, abusing and pushing the
victim. As Khadir Ali walked away, Mudassir attacked him with fist blows to
the chest, neck and head, before pushing him to the ground. The victim
suffered serious internal injuries and was shifted to a hospital in
Moghalpura, where he later died during treatment.
Based on a complaint by the victim’s father, police registered a case,
apprehended Mudassir and produced him before the court.

Driver dies after suicide bid

A 38‑year‑old driver succumbed to alleged suicide attempt while undergoing
treatment at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (Nims) on Friday. The
victim, Sabavatha Shanker of RB Nagar in Shamshabad, belonging to the
ST‑Lambada community, had initially been admitted to a private hospital
before being shifted to Nims for advanced care.
According to Shamshabad police, the incident came to light when staff at the
private hospital informed his wife, Sabavath Dholi, that her husband had
been admitted following an alleged suicide bid. She rushed to the hospital
and found him under treatment.
During interaction, Shanker reportedly told his wife that mounting debts and
mental stress had driven him to the extreme step. Based on a complaint
lodged by Dholi, Shamshabad police registered a case and initiated further
investigation.

SHE Teams crack down on harassment cases

A recent blackmail and harassment case investigated by SHE Teams in
Malkajgiri highlighted the rising number of complaints, with officials
recording 106 incidents between March 16 and March 31. Women Safety Wing DCP
T. Usha Rani said harassment through direct physical acts accounted for 53
complaints, followed by 28 phone calls and 25 cases on social media,
reflecting growing misuse of digital platforms.
In one case, a young woman alleged that a known acquaintance was
blackmailing her with personal photos and videos. He stalked her, visited
her hostel and college, and threatened to circulate private content. SHE
Teams swiftly registered a case, apprehended the accused, and remanded him
in judicial custody.
In another case, a former acquaintance misused old photographs to threaten a
woman repeatedly, while a private company employee reported harassment after
being deceived on the false promise of marriage.
Officials said 88 offenders, including 73 adults and 15 minors, were
apprehended. Nine criminal cases and 20 petty cases were booked, while 66
individuals were counselled in the presence of family members.
The DCP urged women to report incidents without fear. SHE Teams have
intensified decoy operations at metro stations, bus stands and colleges to
curb offences.

Man gets 10-year RI in Pocso case

The Fast Track Special Court at LB Nagar, set up for expeditious trial of
rape and Pocso cases, on Friday convicted and sentenced a 22‑year‑old man to
10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case registered by Balapur police.
Police identified the convict as Mohammad Shafi Khan, a resident of Ramnagar
Colony in Zaheerabad, Sangareddy district.
Investigators said Shafi Khan, who worked in a chocolate factory in Balapur
limits, came into contact with a 16‑year‑old girl living nearby. He induced
her on the pretext of marriage and established a relationship over time.
When he failed to fulfil his promise, the victim informed her mother, who
lodged a complaint in 2019.
Following chargesheet and trial, the court sentenced him to 10 years’
imprisonment, imposed a fine of ₹10,000, and awarded ₹4 lakh compensation to
the victim.

Professor’s Son Goes Missing from UoH Campus After Low SSC Results

A minor boy went missing from the University of Hyderabad campus on
Thursday. Gachibowli police booked a case following a complaint lodged by
the minor’s father, a professor. He stated that his 15-year-old son had left
home after being reprimanded for scoring low marks in the SSC examination.
The boy reached the university area with his father but walked away from the
second gate and did not return. Police formed teams and are making efforts
to trace the missing boy. All names are being withheld to protect the
identity of the minor.

Decomposed Body Found Under Kitchen Platform in Neredmet; Tenant Missing

A decomposed body was found inside a locked house in Neredmet on Friday.
Police suspected that the body belonged to the tenant. Police said the house
had remained locked for nearly three months and the landowner has been
trying to contact the tenant for rent payment.
When he received no response, he broke open the door only to find the body
under the kitchen platform. The body was in an advanced stage of
decomposition, making it difficult to identify the deceased woman. Police
shifted the body for post-mortem examination to establish identity and cause
of death.
Officials said the house was occupied by G. Mallesh, 42, a native of
Siddipet, who worked as a tile worker and occasionally took up construction
work. He was living alone after separating from his wife about eight years
ago.
Investigators are probing multiple angles. It is unclear whether Mallesh was
the deceased or if he was missing. Police were also examining whether the
body belonged to the victim of a murder.
Mallesh’s mobile phone was found switched off. Forensic teams collected
evidence from the scene and officials said call data records and forensic
analysis will be crucial in identifying the deceased and solving the case.

Escaped Undertrial Arrested: Handcuffed Tailor Traced from Bhimavaram to Gachibowli Café

The Charminar zone Task force and Hussaini Alam police arrested an escaped
undertrial prisoner, Ghantasala Triveni, on Friday. The accused, a
26-year-old tailor, escaped from custody on April 13 while undergoing
treatment at the Government Maternity Hospital in Petlaburj. She was brought
from Chanchalguda Women Jail for a medical check-up and had fled with her
handcuffs on.
During investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the hospital,
railway stations, and bus stations. They found that the accused travelled to
Secunderabad station and boarded a train to Vijayawada. She contacted a
relative using a co-passenger’s phone, falsely claiming she had been granted
bail. She was later taken to Bhimavaram and stayed there briefly before
returning to Hyderabad. After arriving, she stayed at a women’s hostel in
Dilsukhnagar and later visited a cafe in Gachibowli.
Based on technical evidence and a tip-off, police traced and apprehended
her. Police seized a mobile phone and handcuffs and produced her before a
magistrate who sent her to judicial custody.