Kadapa police arrest 6 most wanted red sanders smugglers, Rs 1 cr worth logs seized
According to Kadapa SP EG Ashok Kumar, Chapadu police arrested E Naga Dasthagiri Reddy (35), M Ramamohan Reddy (47), U Krishnaiah (53), K Srinivasulu (44), B Obul Reddy (54) and S Balagangi Reddy (44).
Police recovered 52 red sanders logs weighing around one tonne and seized two cars and a bike from the possession of the accused.
Naga Dasthagiri Reddy was a most wanted smuggler, accused in about 84 smuggling cases and 34 theft cases. He was even booked thrice under the Preventive Detention Act but continued to involve in smuggling activities. His wife Lalubi is also a smuggler, who is serving a jail sentence at present.
Many others in his family are also involved in smuggling activities, the SP said.
Police investigation revealed that Delhi-based red sanders kingpin Saleem and others used to route money through hawala network headed by Hyderabad-based Vikram Singh Solanki to Naga Dasthagiri Reddy. Police had recently arrested Vikram Solanki.
Police said other smugglers nabbed by the police were also seasoned offenders involved in multiple smuggling cases.
Stay updated with the latest local news from your
city
on
Times of India
(TOI). Check upcoming
bank holidays
,
public holidays
, and current
gold rates
and
silver prices
in your area.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
36 minutes ago
- Time of India
Jain seer condemns bid to defame D'sthala, devotees to protest in Mysuru
Hassan/Mysuru: Jain mutt seer Swastishri Abhinava Charukeerthi Bhattaraka swami has alleged that vested interests are attempting to tarnish the image of the Dharmasthala. In a press release, the Shravanabelagola-based seer said the temple and the trust managing it, are known for their social service, which serves as a model for the country. "From spirituality to women empowerment , it is involved in numerous social services aimed at empowering the society. Sadly, today he is subjected to false allegations which have no base or substance," the seer added. "It is highly condemnable that vested interests are spreading false news and are involved in defaming the temple. It is an insult to our society and culture," the seer said, adding that the attack was not just on the temple but on society as a whole. Meanwhile, in Mysuru, devotees of Dharmasthala will stage a protest Wednesday. A procession will begin from Mymul office on Bannur road at 10.30am and end at the DC office, where a memorandum will be submitted. Organisers said devotees and well-wishers are expected to participate in large numbers. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
36 minutes ago
- Time of India
Two booked for possession of MDMA
Mangaluru: CCB police have taken into custody two men for allegedly possessing MDMA worth over Rs 5 lakh. According to police, on Monday, at around 3.15pm, police sub-inspector Sudeep MV of the CCB unit in Mangaluru received credible information from an informant that individuals were arriving on a bike carrying MDMA for illegal sale. Acting on this tip-off, police kept watch along Azizuddin Road, Car Street, Kudroli, Ladyhill, towards Chilimbi Gudde. At around 4.35pm, near Chilimbi Gudde Road, two persons were spotted sitting on a bike. Upon questioning, the duo admitted to possessing MDMA to sell it. A search revealed that Riaz Ahmad allegedly hid 12.6g of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 2.6 lakh, inside the bike's fuel tank cover, while Mohammad Fahad had 11.6g, estimated to be worth Rs 2.4 lakh, in his bag. In addition, police seized two mobile phones used for the crime, a digital weighing scale, 30 small empty zip-lock plastic covers, Rs 1,150 in cash, the bike used in the offence, and a bag. All items were seized in the presence of witnesses. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
36 minutes ago
- Time of India
Shifted for ‘arguing' with group, SI reinstated after probe finds he's attacked
Agra: A sub-inspector who was transferred to police lines after an altercation with a group of men last Saturday was reinstated to his post at Dadon police station in Aligarh after it was found that he was the victim, not the aggressor, police said on Tuesday. A case has been registered against six individuals – including Sihani Faridpur village pradhan Devendra Yadav – for assaulting SI Rajveer Singh with sticks and rods, and tearing his uniform while he was on duty at Alampur crossroads during Rakshabandhan on Aug 9. CCTV footage of the incident has been widely circulated online. Police said the clash occurred over a challan issued to one of Yadav's associates during a vehicle-checking drive earlier. Before an FIR was even filed against Yadav, Singh was transferred to the police lines. Questions were raised over his shifting, prompting the police authorities to clarify that the transfer was a "clerical error". The order was later revoked. DSP (Chharra) Dhananjay said, "Six people, including the pradhan, were booked under relevant sections, including BNS 121(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to a public servant to deter them from performing their duty) on Aug 9 for assault and unruly behaviour. Efforts are underway to nab the accused. SI Singh, who was shifted due to a clerical error, has been reinstated." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
