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Hyderabad Man Arrested for Cheating in Chit Fund

Hyderabad: Man Arrested for Cheating in Fake Chit Fund Business

A man named Pullaiah has been arrested in connection with a cheating case. He was running a fake chit fund business and tricked people out of large amounts of money.

Pullaiah, originally from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh, had been living in Hyderabad for some time. After cases were filed against him, he went into hiding. He was later caught in Bengaluru and brought back to Hyderabad. He will be presented in court and sent to jail.

Pullaiah had been collecting money from people in SR Nagar and Madhura Nagar, claiming to run a chit fund business. He took their money and disappeared, leaving the victims without their deposits.

Several people have filed complaints against him at the Central Crime Station, and the police are continuing their investigation.

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French Tourist Allegedly Assaulted by Guide in India

French Tourist Allegedly Assaulted by Tour Guide in Tiruvannamalai

 

A French woman on a spiritual pilgrimage in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a local tour guide who misled her under the pretext of meditation. Authorities have identified and arrested the accused, 42-year-old Venkatesan, a resident of Tiruvannamalai town.

According to police reports, the woman, who is in her 40s, had arrived in the temple town in January and was staying at a private lodge while visiting various ashrams and pilgrimage sites. During her stay, she encountered Venkatesan, who convinced her that meditating on Arunachala Hill would provide spiritual enlightenment.

On Monday, the accused allegedly took the woman to a restricted area of the hill, maintained by the Forest Department, claiming it was an ideal location for meditation. It was there that the assault reportedly took place. The woman raised an alarm, attracting the attention of devotees and passersby on the Girivalam path, a pilgrimage route around the sacred hill. With their assistance, she managed to escape and subsequently contacted the French Consulate in Chennai.

Following the formal complaint lodged by the consulate with Tiruvannamalai Superintendent of Police M. Sudhakar, the case was registered at the All Women Police Station in the town.

“We immediately formed special teams to identify the suspect. Multiple witnesses reported seeing the victim ascending the hill with a local man. Our investigation initially focused on five individuals who commonly work as tour guides. The victim later identified Venkatesan during a police lineup,” an official statement said.

Upon being alerted to the incident, authorities facilitated the victim’s medical examination at the Government Medical College Hospital in Tiruvannamalai.

Tiruvannamalai, known for its historic Annamalaiyar Temple and the ashram of revered sage Ramana Maharishi, is a renowned spiritual destination attracting thousands of visitors annually, particularly from Western countries. The town, much like Puducherry, is popular among foreigners who engage in extended stays for meditation and yoga practice.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that Venkatesan is in police custody and further investigations are underway to determine if he has been involved in similar offenses in the past.

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Teacher Dies by Suicide

Kendriya Vidyalaya Teacher Dies by Suicide; Husband and Father-in-Law Arrested in Dowry Case

Ghaziabad police have arrested the husband and father-in-law of a 31-year-old Kendriya Vidyalaya teacher who allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Vasundhara. The arrests, made on Monday, followed a dowry harassment complaint filed by the woman’s family.

The incident occurred around 1:30 PM on Sunday when the woman, identified as Anvita Sharma, was alone at home. Her husband, Dr. Gaurav Kaushik, and their four-year-old son were not present at the time. Shortly before her death, Anvita sent a message to her brother, Amit Sharma, along with a suicide note. “I love you, bhai. Please forgive me and take care of everyone,” read her final message.

Amit stated that Anvita had been facing marital difficulties since shortly after her marriage to Kaushik in 2019. “There were frequent disputes, and we had advised her to consider divorce. However, Kaushik convinced her to reconcile,” he claimed.

According to Abhishek Shrivastava, ACP, Indirapuram, a one-and-a-half-page suicide note was recovered from the scene. “She was declared dead at the hospital, following which the police were informed. The suicide note was found at the location,” he said.

The note reportedly stated, “Sorry, I cannot tolerate this anymore, so I am leaving this world. My husband wanted a beautiful wife who could manage all household chores and also earn money. I did everything I could, yet he always found fault. In every argument, he would taunt me and my family… that he earns more than all of us. He did not allow me to pursue further studies after marriage and had access to all my accounts. He married my job, not me.”

Anvita’s father, Anil Sharma, alleged that he had spent approximately ₹26 lakh on the wedding. “We sensed their family’s greed when they initially demanded a vehicle. I was hesitant, but later, I decided to gift it to my daughter. However, it was registered in Kaushik’s name,” he said.

Since October 2019, Anvita had been working as a Fine Arts teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi’s Dallupura.

Following the complaint, an FIR was registered against Gaurav Kaushik, his father Surendra Sharma, and his mother Manju under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:

  • Section 85 – Cruelty by husband or relatives
  • Section 80(2) – Dowry death
  • Section 115(2) – Voluntarily causing hurt
  • Section 352 – Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace
    Additionally, charges under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 have been included.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Elderly Farmer Dies by Electrocution in Nirmal

Elderly Farmer Electrocuted by Electric Fence in Nirmal – Tragic Accident Reported

Nirmal: A 55-year-old farmer, Bondugula Mallaiah, died after accidentally touching an electric fence in Nazirabad hamlet, Rampur gram panchayat, on Friday evening.

According to Sub-Inspector Sai Kiran, Mallaiah had set up the fence to protect his maize crop from wild boars. Unfortunately, he came into contact with it and was electrocuted. Other farmers discovered his body on Saturday morning.

Mallaiah is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. His wife, Chinnakka, filed a complaint with the police. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.

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Engineering Student Killed in Hyderabad Accident

Engineering Student Killed, Two Injured in Hit-and-Run in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A tragic accident took place in Bachupally on Saturday morning, where an engineering student lost his life, and two of his friends were injured in a hit-and-run incident.

The victims, K. Nanu, Karthik, and Vishwanth, were students living in a hostel in Bachupally. They were traveling on a scooter to Pragathinagar when the accident occurred near a fuel station.

An unknown vehicle hit their scooter, causing Nanu to fall onto the road. A heavy vehicle ran over him, leading to his death on the spot. His friends, however, survived with injuries.

The police have sent Nanu’s body for a postmortem and have registered a case. Investigations are ongoing to identify the vehicle responsible for the accident.

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Telangana CI Bribery Audio, Video Goes Viral

Telangana: An audio and video allegedly showing a police officer from the Huzurabad division accepting a ₹3 lakh bribe have gone viral on social media, sparking controversy in Karimnagar.

The recordings suggest that the Circle Inspector (CI) accepted the bribe to prevent the registration of a case under the SC/ST Atrocities Act. However, the person in the audio questions why the case was still filed despite the payment.

The caller alleges that they placed the money in the CI’s office washroom, as instructed, and secretly recorded the incident using a pen camera. The caller confronts the officer in the audio, saying, “How could you register an SC/ST atrocity case even after taking ₹3 lakh?”

Local MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has reacted to the viral footage, announcing plans to file complaints with the Director General of Police (DGP), Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, and Inspector General (IG) against the CI, identified as Ravi.

Reddy criticized the police for engaging in corruption while in uniform, alleging irregularities in both the Jammikunta Circle Office and the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) office. He called for strict action against the accused officer.

So far, no official response has been issued by the police, and the authenticity of the recordings has not been independently verified.

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Premier Explosives Blast at Yadadri Bhongir: 1 Dead, 8 Injured

Yadadri Bhongir, Telangana: A tragic explosion at Premier Explosives in Peddakandukur, Yadagirigutta Mandal, left one person dead and eight others injured on Saturday morning.

Two workers, Kanakayya and Prakash, sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the hospital for emergency care. Sadly, Kanakayya succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

The explosion occurred at Premier Explosives, a company specializing in industrial explosives and detonators. Local police are investigating the cause of the incident.

Further updates on the condition of the injured are awaited.

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Elderly Couple Dies in Nizamabad Road Accident

Nizamabad: A tragic road accident claimed the lives of an elderly couple near Navipet Mandal on Saturday.

Laxman (60) and his wife Rajamani (55) were traveling on a bike toward Navipet when a speeding lorry struck them from behind, causing instant fatalities.

Local residents alerted the police, who arrived at the scene and transported the bodies to a government hospital for postmortem.

Authorities have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.

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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 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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ALSO READ | Missing 7-Year-Old Hyderabad Girl Found Dead in Bag

 

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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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Bengaluru Family of Four Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Bengaluru Incident: Family of Four Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

In Bengaluru’s Singanayakanahalli area, a family of four was found dead in their home on Monday. The family included Avinash (33), his wife Mamatha (30), and their two young daughters, ages five and three.

According to reports, the police believe this tragic event may have been a murder-suicide linked to financial struggles. Avinash, a cab driver from the Kalaburagi district, had been living in Bengaluru with his family for six years.

Initial investigations suggest that Mamatha may have strangled her daughters before taking her own life on Sunday. Avinash was found hanging, indicating he died by suicide afterward. The situation came to light when Avinash’s brother visited the home, broke down the door, and discovered the bodies.

Superintendent of Police C K Baba stated that further investigation is needed to confirm the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths.

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