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Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
City police bust online satta betting racket; six arrested
Hyderabad: The sleuths of the Commissioner's Task Force, Central Zone Team, in a joint operation with Amberpet Police Station, have successfully busted an organized online Satta betting racket. On information, the team raided a rented flat located at Bathakammakunta, Bagh Amberpet, and apprehended six persons involved in the illegal activity. Police arrested Voddepelli Naveen (24), who works as a carpenter, Pudari Sai Kiran (24), Soma Mahender (24), Bingi Sai Kiran (23), Bingi Avinash (30) and Sana Sai Preetham (25). Police seized bank account balance of Rs 79,000, betting collection amount, and Satta materials, 17 mobile phones, laptop, car, bike and stamps total worth Rs 20 lakh from them. According to police, the accused persons created multiple fake Facebook IDs linked with unidentified mobile numbers to promote their illegal betting activities. Initially, they lured victims by offering small profits. As the victims invested larger amounts, they began to suffer losses due to the manipulative nature of the betting games. YVS Sudheendra, DCP Task Force said that all six accused, being friends and natives of Kagaz Nagar, gained knowledge about online betting and Satta/Matka operations. In pursuit of easy money, they rented a flat in Bagh Amberpet two months ago for Rs 14,000 per month and set up their base of operations using laptops and mobile phones. The DCP said, 'They created several Facebook accounts under names like Satta Matka Kalyan Result, Ashwin Nayak, Teer Shillong Counter, Arjuin Sarkar, and Vishal K, linking them to unverified phone numbers. They used these platforms to attract unsuspecting individuals who had a habit of participating in online international betting & Satta Mataka betting.' Each punter was asked to pay a registration fee ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 for number predictions in Satta betting. Additionally, the accused made fake promotional videos where one of them acted as a punter claiming to have won large sums from small investments, thereby promoting the betting site and encouraging more victims to invest larger amounts. The accused collected money through online payment modes including QR code scanners, Google Pay, PhonePe, and other UPI platforms. They manipulated the outcomes of the games hosted on their sites to ensure the victims ultimately lost their investments, said Sudheendra. The arrested persons and seized property have been handed over to Amberpet Police for further investigation.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
Man held in Hyderabad for illegally selling foreign cigarettes, stock worth over ₹7 lakh seized
D A man involved in illegally procuring and selling foreign cigarettes without statutory warnings or tax documentation was arrested by the Central zone team of the Commissioner's Task Force along with the Afzalgunj police during a raid near Gowliguda bus depot. The accused, identified as 27-year-old Manohar Singh, a resident of Gowliguda Chaman, was allegedly importing foreign cigarette brands from Delhi using private transport services. During the raid, police seized 322 cartons of seven foreign brands worth ₹7.05 lakh. The police said each brand was being sold in bulk, with most boxes containing ten smaller packets each. According to police, Singh initially worked in the cigarette lighter marketing business but turned to the illegal trade in foreign cigarettes in pursuit of easy money. Officials noted that these foreign cigarette packs did not carry the mandatory health warnings required under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), which stipulates that 85% of the packaging must display pictorial and textual health warnings. The accused, along with the seized items, was handed over to the Afzalgunj police for further investigation.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Hans India
Hyderabad: Eight arrested in drug bust
Hyderabad: .Commissioner's Task Force, West Zone Team, working in coordination with Masab Tank Police Station, has apprehended eight individuals involved in the possession of narcotic substances. Police seized hash oil valued at Rs 2.25 lakh, along with dry ganja, charas, and knives. Police arrested peddlers Mohammed Faizan of Masab Tank and Yelagada Navya of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Sub peddlers Kundurthi Veerachary, Sam Ajay Kumar, Vemula Harshith, and Mohammed Sameer were also apprehended. Additionally, consumers Sam Vijay Kumar and Syed Murthuza Ali Hussain were taken into custody. According to police, four individuals – Murthuza, Faizan, Harshith, and Sameer – were initially apprehended near the Pension Office Bus Stop, Masab Tank. During the operation, a small box containing hash oil and charas was seized from Faizan. Furthermore, two daggers and 175 grams of dry ganja were found concealed in Faizan's motorbike. A small box of hash oil was also discovered on Sameer. Upon initial enquiry, Faizan revealed that the dry ganja and charas had been brought from Nagpur, and he had procured the hash oil from Harshith and Sameer for Rs 3,000. During further questioning, Sameer disclosed that the hash oil had been purchased from Ajay and Veerachary. Based on this information, Ajay and Veerachary were apprehended at Gajularamaram, along with a consumer, Vijay, who is Ajay's brother. Later, police nabbed Navya, who was found with 71 small boxes of hash oil. Upon interrogation, she stated that the hash oil had been supplied by an individual from Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad City Police urged young individuals to steer clear of drugs and to avoid succumbing to the allure of easy money or addiction. They warned that substance abuse leads to devastating consequences, including loss of employment, severe mental and physical health issues, and criminal records that can irrevocably damage one's future. The public is advised to immediately inform the police by dialling 100 if they encounter any drug peddling or suspicious activities.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- The Hindu
Rowdy sheeter and accomplices held for murder conspiracy in Hyderabad
The Commissioner's Task Force (South Zone) and Bandlaguda police have arrested six persons, including two known rowdy-sheeters, who allegedly conspired to commit murder. Acting on credible intelligence, officers seized 12 machetes, five mobile phones, and a car from the accused. Two other suspects remain on the run. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohd Jaber, 43, a real estate dealer and rowdy-sheeter from Pahadi Shareef, Zameer Khan, 30, Syed Sha Abdul Jabbar alias Suleman, 22, a rowdy-sheeter from Bandlaguda, Mohammed Rahmath alias Sonu, 28, Syed Shah Abdul Mannan alias Salman, 31, and Mohd Nasir, 33. Two other accused, identified as Mouseen of Pahadi Shareef and Azher of Rethi Bowli, are currently absconding. Investigation revealed that the main accused, Jaber, is a long-time offender with a record of involvement in at least 12 serious cases including murder, extortion, criminal conspiracy, and arms offences across the tri-commissionerate area. He was previously associated with another rowdy-sheeter, Mohd Murtuza Ali, from Rajendra Nagar. The two parted ways in 2015 following personal disputes and have since allegedly harboured mutual animosity. In 2019, Jaber and his associates made an attempt to eliminate Murtuza Ali but were arrested by the Shahbad Police. Despite being detained under the Preventive Detention Act on two occasions by Shahbad and Bahadurpura Police, Jaber continued his criminal pursuits. According to the police, Jaber had once again planned to eliminate his rival and procured a set of coconut shell knives specifically for this purpose. They was tracked and apprehended before they could execute their plan. The seized weapons and vehicle were recovered. All six arrested have been handed over to the Bandlaguda police for further investigation. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to nab the absconding suspects.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- The Hindu
Prostitution racket busted at spa in Hyderabad: 6 arrested, woman rescued
A prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in Hyderabad was busted by the Commissioner's Task Force (West Zone) in coordination with SR Nagar police on Thursday night. Officers raided the premises of 'NS Beauty Saloon and Spa' located in Ameerpet and arrested one sub-organiser and five customers, while rescuing a woman. Following a tip-off, a raid was conducted at around 8.30 p.m. at a flat in Alrich Purandevi Apartments in SR Nagar. The accused sub-organiser, identified as Nathari Sudha, 30, a resident of Prasanthi Nagar in Balanagar, was arrested at the scene. According to the police, she acted on instructions from the main organisers identified as Lingampally Shiva Nandini alias Anjali and Maddineni Sandeep, who were allegedly running the prostitution network. The duo would arrange sex workers across the city and pay them a daily commission ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000. Police seized ₹8,500 in cash and nine mobile phones from the premises. A case has been registered under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956 and various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway to trace the main organisers.
