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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Posing as HYDRAA: Duo threatens city family; booked by police, probe underway
HYDERABAD: The Narsingi police have booked two persons for allegedly threatening a family in Alkapur township in Neknampur, while falsely claiming association with HYDRAA. The incident occurred on June 23. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the complaint, the accused - Miriyala Vedantham (22), a car driver from Karimnagar district, and Yelisetti Shoban Babu, a retired RTC employee from Puppalaguda - arrived at the property around 3.20 pm in a car. They reportedly entered the compound and began inspecting the premises. When Mallikarjun, a worker present at the house, questioned their presence, the duo allegedly claimed to be from HYDRAA and said they were collecting information. They also warned that the house would be demolished. When asked to speak with the homeowner, they quietly left. Police have since taken both men into custody and are investigating the motive behind the threats. In response, HYDRAA issued a statement distancing itself from the accused and condemning the misuse of its name. HYDRAA urged the public to report such incidents to the police and share any related details, including photos or videos, via WhatsApp at 8712406899.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- The Hindu
Two booked for issuing threats in the name of HYDRAA
Two persons were taken into custody by the Narsingi police for issuing threats by invoking the name of Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The incident was reported on June 23 in Alkapur Township in Gandipet. The accused were identified as Miriyala Vedantham, 22, a driver residing in Alkapur Township and a native of Karimnagar district, and Yelisetti Shobhan Babu, a retired RTC employee residing in Esteem Residency in Puppalaguda, Manikonda. According to the police, the duo arrived in a black car and entered the property without permission. When confronted by Guntakal Mallikarjun, an employee at the house, they allegedly claimed to be from HYDRAA and threatened to demolish the property, stating they were collecting information. Mallikarjun said the men refused to speak with the property owner when advised to do so. Following the incident, HYDRAA issued a statement condemning any use of its name for fraudulent or threatening activities. It urged the public not to report such incidents to the police or HYDRAA. The organisation clarified that its employees, when conducting official investigations, will always present proper identification and provide full details. Citizens can report the cases via WhatsApp on 8712406899, by sending photographs and relevant information.
