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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Man held 20 years after killing girlfriend in Surat hotel
Surat : The Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) of Surat police has arrested a 55-year-old man nearly two decades after he murdered his girlfriend in a hotel room in the city. The accused, identified as Vengal Rajappa alias Gatumullu Bhumaiya, had been on the run since 2005. Rajappa was finally traced to his native village, Nizampalli in Warangal district of Telangana, where he had been living under the radar, believing the police had lost track of him. A tip-off led the PCB team to his location, and he was apprehended after verification. According to PCB inspector RS Suvera, the incident took place in 2005 when Rajappa had arrived in Surat by train to deliver a consignment of ganja. To avoid police suspicion, he brought his girlfriend, Premila, along and checked into Nilkanth Hotel in the Mahidharpura area. The two allegedly argued over the profits from their illegal dealings, and in a fit of rage, Rajappa strangled Premila with a plastic thread. He then approached the hotel reception, told the staff that his 'wife' was unwell, and asked them to provide water or medicine if she rang the bell. He left the hotel, never to return. Hotel staff grew suspicious after hours of silence and discovered Premila's body inside the room. After the murder, Rajappa kept moving across states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, taking up odd jobs to stay under the radar. Around 2015, he resumed drug peddling and was arrested by Telangana police in 2021 in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case. He was released from jail in 2023 and returned to his village, where he began farming. In addition to the 2005 murder case in Surat, Rajappa also faces charges in an NDPS case registered by Regonda police in Telangana.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- The Hindu
Students urged to live drug-free lives at awareness meet
Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Ake Ravi Krishna, urged students to remain vigilant against social ills such as drug abuse. Addressing students of the Andhra Loyola College (ALC) at an awareness programme on 'Illicit Trafficking of Ganja and Drug Abuse', organised by the college, in collaboration with EAGLE on Thursday, Mr. Ravi Krishna said: 'You are the hope of this nation. Stay clean and fight the drug menace like a warrior. The courage to say 'No' today will shape your tomorrow,' he cautioned, warning against making poor choices in life. He encouraged students to become ambassadors of drug-free campuses and safeguard their future. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), NTR Police Commissionerate KGV Saritha spoke about the importance of community responsibility and vigilance in preventing drug abuse. Superintendent of Police, EAGLE Nagesh Babu, urged students to report suspicious activities without fear and contribute towards building a safer society. Director of CBS IAS Academy, M. Bala Latha, said that the students should remember that their minds are their greatest asset. 'Keep your mind sharp and free from anything that clouds your vision,' she cautioned. Rector of the college Fr. P.R. John, founder director B. Bala and vice-principal G. Kiran Kumar also addressed students, emphasising the need to build a meaningful life rooted in ethical values. Students who excelled in a certificate course on 'Narcotic Drugs: Awareness, Impact and Legal Frameworks' offered by the Department of Chemistry as part of the ethics and value education curriculum, were felicitated. ALC principal S. Melchior, vice-principal B. Suresh and heads of departments of visual communication and chemistry Fr. G. Rayappa and K. Rayappa Reddy, teaching staff and others were present.
Mint
02-06-2025
- Mint
Special Cell arrests head constable for theft of ₹51 lakh cash, jewellery from Delhi Police
A case of theft has come to light in the Maalkhana of the Delhi Police's Special Cell located at Lodhi Road. The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Head Constable Khurshid, who was posted in the Special Cell until a few days ago, on charges of theft. According to officials, Khurshid escaped from the Special Cell's maalkhana on Friday night with around ₹ 51 lakh in cash and a large quantity of jewellery. However, the Maalkhana in-charge became aware of the incident shortly after. Subsequent investigation, using CCTV footage, identified Head Constable Khurshid. Acting promptly, a team of the Special Cell arrested him on Saturday. According to the Special Cell, Khurshid was previously posted in the maalkhana but was transferred to East Delhi a few days ago. In a separate incident, on Sunday, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a Nigerian national in connection with the possession and intended distribution of 282 grams of cocaine. Following specific intelligence inputs, the arrest was made during a targeted operation in the Old Mahabir Nagar area of Tilak Nagar, Delhi. Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF (Crime Branch), Apoorva Gupta, stated that the accused, David Leanne, was caught carrying a bag containing a yellow-coloured powdery substance. A field test conducted on-site by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team confirmed the substance to be cocaine, classified as a commercial quantity under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A case has been registered under FIR at the Crime Branch Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
Mint
02-06-2025
- Mint
Special Cell arrests head constable for theft of ₹51 lakh cash, jewellery from Delhi Police
A case of theft has come to light in the Maalkhana of the Delhi Police's Special Cell located at Lodhi Road. The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Head Constable Khurshid, who was posted in the Special Cell until a few days ago, on charges of theft. According to officials, Khurshid escaped from the Special Cell's maalkhana on Friday night with around ₹ 51 lakh in cash and a large quantity of jewellery. However, the Maalkhana in-charge became aware of the incident shortly after. Subsequent investigation, using CCTV footage, identified Head Constable Khurshid. Acting promptly, a team of the Special Cell arrested him on Saturday. According to the Special Cell, Khurshid was previously posted in the maalkhana but was transferred to East Delhi a few days ago. In a separate incident, on Sunday, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a Nigerian national in connection with the possession and intended distribution of 282 grams of cocaine. Following specific intelligence inputs, the arrest was made during a targeted operation in the Old Mahabir Nagar area of Tilak Nagar, Delhi. Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF (Crime Branch), Apoorva Gupta, stated that the accused, David Leanne, was caught carrying a bag containing a yellow-coloured powdery substance. A field test conducted on-site by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team confirmed the substance to be cocaine, classified as a commercial quantity under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A case has been registered under FIR at the Crime Branch Police Station, and further investigation is underway. This operation was the result of dedicated surveillance and intelligence-gathering efforts led by ASI, who received credible information about a foreign national involved in cocaine distribution across the Delhi-NCR region. The ANTF team swiftly responded and laid a trap in the Tilak Nagar area, where Leanne was apprehended.
News18
14-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Why No One's Bombing Modi's House?': Bengaluru Man Arrested For Posting Video Against PM After Op Sindoor
Last Updated: Soon after the video went viral, the police registered a case over the inflammatory content and tracked down the man. A 25-year-old man was arrested by the police in Bengaluru for posting an objectionable video against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. The man, named Nawaz, in a video on Instagram called for a bomb attack on PM Modi's house. In the video, which went viral during heightened India-Pakistan tensions, the man questioned why Pakistan hadn't bombed the Prime Minister's residence. Soon after the video went viral, the police registered a case over the inflammatory content and tracked Nawaz down to a PG accommodation in Bandepalya, where he was staying. According to India Today, Nawaz works as a computer mechanic. A background check revealed a pending Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case against him in Tumakuru. The police have launched further investigations into the motive behind the post. According to reports, Nawaz in the video claimed that he believed that the Prime Minister was responsible for the tension between India and Pakistan. He has been booked for creating a public nuisance and promoting enmity between different groups, and under relevant sections of the IT Act. The police is currently investigating the matter. First Published: May 14, 2025, 08:34 IST
