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Cases Filed Against Allu Arjun Fans for Comments on Chief Minister

Hyderabad: Police in Telangana have filed four cases against fans of actor Allu Arjun for allegedly making offensive comments about Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. These cases were registered after complaints from Congress party leaders and others.

Cybercrime police in Hyderabad and nearby districts are also monitoring social media activity. They are tracking posts made by Allu Arjun’s fans that spread false and harmful content, particularly targeting the Chief Minister, following the actor’s arrest.

Authorities have warned the public against posting inappropriate or inflammatory material online. Cybercrime units have been instructed to closely watch and act against individuals spreading such content. Senior officers have been told to register cases and take action in every instance of misuse.

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Telangana Man Jailed in UAE Over Unpaid Phone Bill

A Telangana man, Sridhar, was arrested in Sharjah, UAE, while boarding a flight to Hyderabad for vacation. The arrest happened because he owed money to a local telecom company.

Sridhar had taken a SIM card in Dubai but wasn’t using it, assuming there would be no charges. However, immigration authorities informed him that he owed 12,800 Dirhams (around ₹2.95 lakh). This amount was tied to a smartphone purchase along with a post-paid SIM card.

Sridhar claims he didn’t buy the smartphone and blames a middleman who helped him get the SIM card. Unfortunately, he is now in jail.

This incident highlights a common issue faced by some Indian workers in Gulf countries. Many people unknowingly sign documents for post-paid plans bundled with smartphones. These plans, if unpaid, lead to legal troubles, including travel bans and imprisonment.

Similar cases have been reported in Kuwait and other Gulf countries, where local laws allow imprisonment for unpaid debts. Expatriates are advised to carefully review agreements to avoid such situations.

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SC Rejects PIL for Disclosure of Drug Warnings

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL for Mandatory Disclosure of Medicine Contraindications

 

New Delhi – The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a mandatory framework requiring doctors to inform patients about contraindications—cases where certain medications should not be used due to potential harm. The court called the proposal “not practical,” pointing to challenges in standardizing such a system.

 

A bench led by Justices Bhushan R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan ruled that it would be unfeasible for doctors to personally disclose detailed contraindications for each prescribed medication. Highlighting the complexity of medications and their varied effects on patients, the bench noted that implementing such a requirement could lead to confusion, logistical issues, and excessive burdens on healthcare providers.

 

“It is impractical to expect doctors to individually inform patients about contraindications for every drug. Information display at pharmacies could be an option, but even that would face challenges due to the vast variety of medications,” the bench observed.

 

The PIL was filed by Jacob Vadakkanchery, a naturopathy therapist, with advocate Prashant Bhushan arguing the case. Bhushan proposed that printed inserts listing potential contraindications could improve patient safety and reduce legal issues related to medical negligence. He argued that the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported severe harm to patients who are unaware of contraindications.

 

However, the bench expressed concerns about how such disclosures might increase consumer complaints and lawsuits against doctors and pharmacists, potentially complicating healthcare administration. The court noted that doctors are already subject to accountability under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and dismissed the PIL, citing a lack of practical feasibility.

 

The judgment echoes a recent decision by the Supreme Court, which upheld the inclusion of medical services under the CPA. In India, medical professionals are also guided by the Bolam Test, which protects doctors from negligence claims if they act within accepted medical practices. The Supreme Court reinforced this standard in previous cases, stressing that doctors should only face liability when there is clear evidence of deviation from established practices.

 

This dismissal reflects the court’s caution in imposing additional legal obligations on healthcare providers, aiming to balance patient safety with the practicalities of medical practice in India.

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Quetta Railway Blast: 20 Dead, 30+ Injured in Pakistan

Tragic Quetta Railway Station Blast: Death Toll Rises Amid Ongoing Investigation

A blast at Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan’s Balochistan province killed at least 20 people and injured more than 30 others on Saturday. At the time, a train was about to leave the platform for Peshawar.

 

Quetta’s senior police officer, Mohammad Baloch, said it might have been a suicide bombing, but more investigation is needed to confirm. He mentioned that around 100 people were at the station when the explosion happened.

 

Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed that police and security forces quickly reached the scene. The Bomb Disposal Squad is examining the site to understand the cause of the blast, and officials are waiting for a full report. Rind also warned that the death toll might rise since some injured people are in critical condition.

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Hyderabad Sees 24% Rise in Cybercrimes in 2023

Cybercrime in Hyderabad Rises: Key Takeaways from the 2023 Cybersecurity Summit

Hyderabad: Cybercrimes have risen by 24% in Hyderabad, according to City Police Commissioner CV Anand. He shared this update at the Hyderabad Annual Cybersecurity Knowledge Summit, where he emphasized that cybersecurity is no longer just the responsibility of the police but needs the attention of everyone.

 

Anand pointed out that cybercriminals are becoming more dangerous, using tricks like offering easy money or threatening victims with fake arrest threats. He stressed that tackling cybercrime requires efforts from individuals, businesses, and government agencies.

 

So far this year, the police have helped return Rs 35.8 crore to victims of cyber fraud. Recently, 28 cybercriminals were arrested in Rajasthan, involved in 283 cases across India, including 28 in Telangana.

 

During the summit, Brijesh Singh, Additional DGP of Maharashtra, mentioned the need to continuously adapt to new and evolving cyber threats. Shikha Goel, DGP CID Telangana, spoke about the importance of better cooperation between the public, businesses, and law enforcement to fight these crimes.

 

A special session at the event featured actor Adivi Sesh and Bharani Kumar Aroll of the Hyderabad City Security Council, where they launched the “I AM READY” campaign, urging citizens to commit to digital safety. The summit saw participation from over 500 people, including business leaders, educators, and experts.

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RTA Uncovers Illegal Sale of Fancy Numbers, Fraud

The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) in Hyderabad has found over 50 staff members involved in illegal activities. These include selling fancy vehicle numbers through illegal bidding and issuing fake insurance certificates. The fraudulent transactions were carried out by Database Administrators (DBAs) without their higher-ups knowing.

 

Complaints have been filed against these DBAs, accusing them of helping vehicle owners get their registrations, fitness tests, and other paperwork done without valid insurance. This has led to fake insurance documents being given out, which not only helps people save money but also puts road safety at risk. Vehicles, like auto-rickshaws and buses, are driving around without proper insurance. Senior officials are now investigating the situation in detail.

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Cybercrime Probe Bank Staff’s Role in Fraud Surge

Cybercrime officials are looking into the involvement of bank staff in the increasing number of fraud cases, where criminals use ‘mule accounts’ to deceive people.

Recently, investigators discovered that fraudulent accounts, including current accounts, were being opened in banks in Hyderabad and across India. Basic verification processes were often ignored by bank employees, and large suspicious transactions went unnoticed.

Despite the Telangana Police conducting awareness programs and alerting bank management about these issues, bank staff have continued to neglect proper verification. As a result, criminal charges are now being brought against those involved. Two bank employees in Hyderabad have already been arrested for their role in a major financial fraud.

The investigation also revealed that brokers help fraudsters open these mule accounts using other people’s credentials in exchange for a commission. Some bank officials are suspected of receiving bribes to overlook these fraudulent activities.

Telangana Police have written to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), urging them to enforce stricter verification procedures for new bank accounts. The police are also conducting awareness programs for bank employees in the state, and coordinating with RBI and local police in other areas to ensure compliance with guidelines.

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Bigg Boss Contestant Detained for False Allegations

Bigg Boss Contestant Detained by Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for Allegations

Hyderabad: RJ Shekhar Basha, a contestant from Bigg Boss Season 8, has been detained by the Hyderabad cybercrime police. He is accused of making false and harmful statements about a woman involved in the YouTuber Harsha Sai case.

The woman had earlier accused Harsha Sai, a Telugu YouTuber, of sexually assaulting and mentally harassing her, promising to marry her. She filed a complaint with the Narsingi police, and they are currently investigating the case and searching for Harsha Sai.

In addition to this, the woman also lodged a complaint against Shekhar Basha. She claimed that Basha was defending Harsha Sai in interviews with YouTube news channels and making baseless accusations against her.

The cybercrime police took action against Shekhar Basha following this complaint.

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Leopard Spotted in Hyderabad: Forest Dept Investigates

Leopard Sighting Report in Hyderabad Sparks Investigation

A video showing what seemed to be a leopard walking near Hyderabad’s Miyapur Metro station went viral on social media, prompting the forest department to take action on Friday night.

The forest department quickly dispatched teams, including the anti-poaching squad, to verify the video’s authenticity. However, officials suggest the location in the video might not be near the busy Metro station but could be from an area beyond the Metro depot, where green patches and tree lines exist.

A senior forest department official mentioned the possibility that the leopard could have wandered into the city from nearby scrub forests, such as those around Ameenpur. The forest department is not ruling out the sighting, as leopards have been known to stray into urban areas before. They have captured leopards from the ICRISAT campus in the past, and there was also an earlier incident involving a leopard in Jubilee Hills.

The situation is being closely monitored to ensure public safety.

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Karimnagar Man Booked for Killing Dog

Man Arrested for Killing Dog in Karimnagar After Menaka Gandhi’s Intervention

A man in Karimnagar has been booked for killing a dog after police initially refused to take action. The incident happened near the Venkateshwara temple at a vegetable market.

Ajaz, a shop owner in the market, is accused of killing the dog. Locals say he was angry with the dog because it had bitten him and other people in the area before.

Animal rights activist A. Goutham from the Stray Animal Foundation of India filed a complaint, but police didn’t register the case at first. However, after Goutham contacted Menaka Gandhi, a well-known animal rights advocate, she called the police, and they finally filed an FIR. A post-mortem was conducted on the dog.

This case highlights the importance of speaking up for animal rights, especially with support from prominent activists.

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Delhi Woman Shot in Pizza Dispute; 4 Arrested

Delhi Woman Shot After Pizza Dispute; Four Arrested

Delhi, October 18, 2024 — A violent altercation over sharing pizzas in the Welcome area of northeast Delhi escalated dramatically on Wednesday night, resulting in a woman being shot. The victim, identified as Saadma, sustained a gunshot wound to her stomach and is currently being treated at GTB Hospital, where her condition is reported to be stable.

The incident unfolded when Saadma’s brother-in-law, Zeeshan, brought pizzas for the family. A disagreement arose when Saadiya, Zeeshan’s wife, became upset about the food being shared with Saadma, leading to a heated confrontation among the three individuals.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Rakesh Paweria, tensions escalated when Saadiya called her four brothers—Muntahir (35), Tafseer (28), Shahzad (22), and Gulrej (31)—to her home. The brothers confronted Saadma’s in-laws, and during the ensuing argument, Muntahir allegedly fired a shot that struck Saadma.

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Following the shooting, local residents rushed to the scene, locking the accused brothers in a room until police arrived. Officers later recovered a pistol, four live cartridges, and an empty shell from the scene.

The four brothers have been arrested, and police are conducting further investigations, including recording statements from family members involved in the dispute.

One of Saadma’s relatives described the chaos that unfolded, detailing how the disagreement escalated to violence, with Saadiya reportedly assaulting Saadma before summoning her brothers.

Police continue to investigate the incident, focusing on all aspects of the case to determine the full circumstances surrounding this tragic altercation.

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Supreme Court to Rule on Marital Rape Laws

Supreme Court to Review Constitutional Validity of Marital Rape Laws Granting Immunity to Husbands

The Supreme Court of India is set to decide whether laws that provide immunity to husbands from prosecution for marital rape are constitutional. These laws, under both the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), currently state that a husband cannot be charged with rape if he forces his wife, who is not a minor, to have sex with him.

 

A bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, along with Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, is reviewing the issue. The court asked for the petitioners’ views on the government’s argument that criminalizing marital rape could harm marriages and disrupt family life.

 

Senior advocate Karuna Nundy, representing one of the petitioners, argued that the current exemption is unconstitutional. She claimed it violates several key rights, including the right to equality (Article 14), the right to freedom (Article 19), and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21). Nundy urged the court to strike down the provision.

 

The court noted that Parliament, when creating the exemption, intended that a husband’s sexual act with his wife, if she is over 18, would not be considered rape. The justices now face the challenge of determining whether this immunity should be removed, and if so, whether the existing laws on rape would apply or if a new legal provision is needed.

 

This issue was brought to the Supreme Court after a split verdict in May 2022 by the Delhi High Court, which allowed the petitioners to appeal. The case involves significant constitutional questions, and the hearing is ongoing.

 

Under both the IPC and BNS, the current law states that sexual acts by a man with his wife, provided she is not a minor, are not considered rape. The government expressed concern that changing this law could lead to misuse, making it difficult to prove whether consent was given or not.

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