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The Hindu
05-07-2025
- The Hindu
‘NBW-free commissionerate': Rachakonda Police clear all 2,847 pending warrants in 30 days
The Rachakonda Police have executed all 2,847 pending Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) in a 30-day operation aimed at bringing the number of such warrants to zero under a drive titled 'NBW-free commissionerate'. The crackdown was launched after the number of pending NBWs rose sharply from 1,088 in January to 2,847 by the end of April, said Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu. 'Nine special teams were formed, each comprising one sub-inspector and four constables, to carry out warrant executions division-wise. Additional teams were sent to other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, to trace the accused who had relocated. Warrants were grouped based on the seriousness of the offence, geography, and period of pendency,' explained the commissioner. A total of 2,024 accused persons were physically produced in court. 'In the remaining 823 cases, police submitted requisitions to courts for proclamation proceedings, notices to sureties, and attachment of property under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code and corresponding BNSS provisions,' added the officer. He further explained that among the executed NBWs, 1,408 were long-pending cases issued before 2023. In 52 cases, the accused were found to be deceased. 'Fourteen accused were already in jail, and their warrants were regularised to initiate trial. In 13 cases, the accused had absconded mid-trial, and police re-secured their presence. Four persons were wanted in narcotics-related cases, their arrest is expected to expedite trials in related matters,' said the Commissioner. Going forward, police said they will continue the timely execution of all new NBWs. If warrants cannot be executed, legal steps including proclamations, surety forfeiture, and property attachment will be initiated without delay.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Hans India
Daal Mein Kala… Rachakonda police cranks up drive against food adulteration
In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Rachakonda Police conducted raids across multiple locations on Thursday. Police booked 46 cases and arrested 52 persons involved in the illegal trade of manufacturing adulterated ginger garlic, ghee, and paneer. The Rachakonda Special Operations Teams conducted a special drive on food and allied products manufacturing units where the adulteration of food products or manufacturing of food product units without FSSAI license and other necessary permissions. Following the instructions of Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu, the raids were conducted on manufacturing units. During the raids conducted on Wednesday huge quantities of ginger garlic paste, ghee, paneer and other different food products were seized which are prepared without FSSAI license and under un- hygienic conditions. The adulterated manufactured products are being supplied in and around GHMC area, in addition to that one immunity boosting powder & tablets manufacturing unit was also verified which was also violating certain conditions. 'A total of 46 cases have been registered on food manufacturing units, many of which were being sold under counterfeit labels of reputed brands. This leads to the arrest of 52 persons,' said a police officer. During the raids several violations were noticed in addition to the unhygienic preparation of food products, such as manufacturing food products without FSSAI license and the sale and distribution of food products without trade license. Additionally, the products were being prepared under unhygienic conditions, using expired raw material for preparation of food products, lack of manufacturing and expiry dates and use of banned synthetic food colours. Moreover the units were using child labour at some places. Police seized 575 ltrs of ghee in LB Nagar, 3,946 kgs of ginger garlic in Masheshwaram, 3,037 kgs of ginger garlic, immunity boosting tablets & powders (Vitamin & Protein) – all worth Rs 10,00,000 in Malkajgiri, and 250 kgs paneer in Bhongir. In addition to these major seizures, various other food products like adulterated milk, turmeric powder, Dhaniya powder, sweets, biscuits, ice creams, mineral water, bakery items were also seized during the raids. Police appealed to the citizens that the preparation of food products without proper Food Safety and Standards Authority of India license, trade license and preparation of food products under unhygienic conditions is a grave violation and might seriously affect the health of the consumers leading to illness and other medical conditions. An appeal is hereby given to the citizens to check the manufacturing date and expiry date of the food products before purchasing. It is also requested the citizens to give information on food product manufacturing units which are violating the food safety and standards through call or WhatsApp on 8712662666.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- The Hindu
Rachakonda traffic police crush modified motorcycle silencers
The Rachakonda Police have launched a campaign against illegal motorcycle silencer modifications to tackle noise pollution. The special drive has resulted in 2,325 cases being booked and 1,297 illegally modified silencers confiscated. The seized items were publicly destroyed at Uppal Bhagayath in the presence of senior traffic and law and order officials. The move is in line with the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the Mission LiFE Campaign, both aiming to counter the growing menace of urban pollution and promote sustainable practices. Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu said that the racket around modified silencers not only breaches traffic norms but also aggravates noise and air pollution, posing a serious risk to public health. 'These modifications are more than just a fashion statement for thrill-seeking bikers,' the officer said, adding that they are a threat to every pedestrian and commuter caught off-guard by the roar of an unregulated engine or the blast of a pressure horn. The Commissioner cited multiple studies linking long-term exposure to traffic noise with cardiovascular diseases, particularly among adults and the elderly. Excessive noise is also known to cause respiratory issues, high blood pressure, sleep disturbances, memory problems, and psychological stress. Under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, bikers caught using modified silencers or pressure horns that exceed 80 decibels face penalties of up to ₹10,000 and imprisonment of up to six months. Workshops and dealers have also been put on notice, with those found fitting illegal silencers may face similar legal action. Citizens are encouraged to report violators and cooperate with the campaign for cleaner air and safer roads.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- The Hindu
Notary, municipal staff among 13 accused in fake document scam unearthed by Rachakonda police
The Rachakonda Police have busted a fake document racket operating out of Saroor Nagar, arresting six individuals and identifying seven others, who are at large. The racket involved the preparation and sale of forged sale deeds, birth and caste certificates, income documents, and the use of back-dated stamp papers and counterfeit seals, Commissioner of Rachakonda Police G. Sudheer Babu said. Among those arrested is 55-year-old notary Thota Venkata Bhanu Prakash, owner of Saathwik Enterprises located opposite the Saroor Nagar Municipal Office. He is believed to be the key figure behind the operation. His 38-year-old wife Thota Sagarika, a typist and DTP operator, was also arrested. She assisted in designing and preparing forged documents using desktop software and printers, according to the police. Two others, 64-year-old Addaguduru Chandrashekar and his 35-year-old son Addaguduru Anil, from Hayath Nagar, were arrested for supplying unused and back-dated non-judicial stamp papers. Chandrashekar's son is a licensed stamp vendor. The stamp papers they supplied were chemically wiped and reused for fake documentation. A 33-year-old self-employed agent from Amberpet, Md Jaleel, was arrested for arranging fake birth certificates in collusion with others. He allegedly helped clients bypass the requirement for supporting documents such as Aadhaar cards and hospital discharge summaries. A 44-year-old boutique business owner from Saroor Nagar Jalla Kishore Kumar, was found to have approached Bhanu Prakash to obtain a forged sale deed in order to secure a bank loan against a property. 'The racket is reported to have been active for over a year, during which time nearly 280 fake sale deeds were created and sold at prices ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 each,' the Commissioner of Police explained. The police seized 571 stamp papers of various denominations, 48 forged birth certificates, 11 income certificates, five caste certificates, two computer systems, and several rubber stamps fabricated to resemble those of legitimate notaries, doctors and advocates, he added. Among the absconding accused are Syed Feroz Ali, a document writer at the City Civil Court who supplied unused stamp papers; Pulusu Mallesh Goud, who arranged forged birth certificates; and three outsourcing employees from different municipal offices — Praveen from Kamareddy, Duddu Sudheer Kumar from Narsingi, and Mudassir from Bandlaguda Jagir — who allegedly helped process these fake certificates through official channels. Also at large are Chanchala Nikhil from Khammam, accused of arranging fake documents for bank loans, and Satya Prabhu, a rubber stamp maker from Dilsukhnagar believed to have forged official seals without consent. Rachakonda Police Commissioner said that the forged documents were used not just to secure loans and claim properties but also to access goverrnment welfare schemes. The racket, they said, poses a serious threat to administrative integrity and public trust. The public has been advised to buy non-judicial stamp papers only from licensed vendors, designated banks, government treasuries or sub-registrar offices, or through the official website Police have also urged people to report any suspicious activity related to document forgery.
