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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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Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Certified, Release Soon

Emergency Movie Certified by CBFC, Release Date Soon

Kangana Ranaut’s movie Emergency has finally been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which means it will soon be released in theaters. The film was originally supposed to come out on September 6 but got delayed because the certification took longer than expected. Now, the filmmakers are ready to announce a new release date.

 

Kangana shared on Instagram that the movie has received its certification and thanked everyone for their patience and support. The filmmakers had earlier agreed to make the edits and cuts suggested by the CBFC after discussing the matter in court. They said it would take about two weeks to make the changes before the CBFC could give the final certificate. Now that the issues have been resolved, the film is set to hit theaters soon.

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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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Hyderabad Home Guard Dies by Suicide in Uppal

Home Guard Dies by Suicide in Uppal, Hyderabad Due to Financial Struggles

Hyderabad, October 18, 2024: A 32-year-old home guard, K. Ramana, tragically died by suicide at his residence in Chiluka Nagar, Uppal, on Thursday. Ramana, who had been working at the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police in Punjagutta, reportedly took his life due to ongoing financial difficulties.

According to police sources, Ramana had been visibly distressed in recent days. On Thursday, his family found him hanging from a ceiling fan in his bedroom. Authorities are investigating further, but initial reports suggest that financial constraints were the main cause of his distress.

The incident highlights the growing issue of mental health struggles due to financial pressures. Family and friends have expressed their grief over the loss of Ramana, a dedicated officer, whose life was cut short by personal hardships.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or financial difficulties, please seek help from local resources or counseling services.

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Hyderabad Elderly Man Dies After Road Rage Attack

Hyderabad: Elderly Man Attacked by Motorist in Road Rage, Dies

A 65-year-old man named Anjaneyulu, who was attacked by a motorcyclist in a road rage incident last month in Alwal, passed away in the hospital on Thursday.

 

The incident happened on September 30, when Anjaneyulu was crossing a busy road. He advised a motorbike rider, who was driving recklessly, to slow down. In response, the rider attacked him, causing him to fall and suffer a serious head injury.

 

Despite his family’s efforts to get him medical help at a private hospital, Anjaneyulu couldn’t survive his injuries.

 

The Alwal police have arrested the motorbike rider, and the entire incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera.

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Hyderabad Woman Raped by Auto Driver

Hyderabad Woman Raped by Auto Driver, Another Man at 2:30 AM

A woman who works in the software industry was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver and another man in Hyderabad early on Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. when she was heading home after her shift.

The woman took an auto-rickshaw from RC Puram to get home. While on the way, a young man got into the auto near Masjid Banda. Both the driver and the young man then threatened her with a knife and sexually assaulted her before leaving her at the same spot.

After she reported the incident, the police in Gachibowli started an investigation. Special teams are now working to find and arrest the suspects. They are also reviewing security camera footage from the area. The woman was taken to the hospital for a medical examination.

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Missing 7-Year-Old Hyderabad Girl Found Dead in Bag

A seven-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday was found dead in a bag in Gundlapochampally, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Her family had moved to Hyderabad from Adilabad about seven months ago in search of work, and they lived in Suraram. The girl’s parents work in construction.

 

The family reported her missing on October 12, and the Suraram police began investigating. As the search continued, residents discovered the girl’s body in a bag. Police from Medchal and Suraram visited the scene and are now checking CCTV footage from the area. They are looking into all possible causes, including the possibility of sexual assault. The girl’s body has been taken for an autopsy to learn more.

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