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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Kadapa police arrest 6 most wanted red sanders smugglers, Rs 1 cr worth logs seized
Tirupati: Kadapa district police arrested six most wanted red sanders smugglers and seized red sanders logs worth approximately 1 cr near the Lankamalla forest area. 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.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Nation-wide manhunt launched for ‘mastermind' of ₹9 crore cheating racket
The Sri Sathya Sai district police has launched a manhunt for Moramsetty Suresh alias 'Dall Mill Suri', 46, and his brother Pandu for allegedly engineering a ₹9 crore cheating racket across the country. The brothers are residents of Kothacheruvu mandal of the district. Addressing a press conference here on Friday (August 8, 2025), Superintendent of Police V. Ratna said that Mr. Suri and his gang enticed small and medium businessmen into a multi-pulses trade before jumping payments. The network is spread extensively across the south States and the north States of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, the SP said. 'Mr. Suri and his accomplices are wanted in as many as 36 criminal cases, which include 29 cheating cases, bodily offences, extortion, land grabbing, atrocities against the SC/STs, and white-collar crimes,' the SP added. Ms. Ratna said that Mr. Suri's crimes had led to fear among people of the Rayalaseema districts. 'As a known habitual offender, Mr. Suri's nefarious deals seriously threaten public peace and challenge the police. Though we have repeatedly warned him to mend his ways, he continues to intensify his criminal acts,' she said. The SP said that as per the A.P. Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986, Mr. Suri had been declared a 'Goonda', and the District Collector issued the Preventive Detention Act (PD Act) orders against him on June 25. The police froze multiple bank accounts linked to Suri, Pandu, and 32 of his accomplices, apart from collecting the details of their properties and issuing lookout notices across the country. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also stepped up investigation into the transactions of 'Sri Venkateswara Dall Mill', which is reportedly owned by Mr. Suri. Ms. Ratna said that Suri wields a wide network of followers, many of whom were involved in violence and intimidation of those who oppose them. 'It came to our knowledge that the victims were forced to remain silent due to fear of attacks,' SP Ratna said, adding that the victims or the public can send information to the SP, Sri Sathya Sai District on phone 9493696800 or email: spsss1ptp@ and their identities would be kept confidential, and they would be suitably rewarded.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- NDTV
Andhra Pradesh Temple Official Faints During Attack By Encroachers
A top official of Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Bhadrachalam town was allegedly attacked by encroachers after she tried to halt purported unauthorised constructions on a land owned by the temple. Temple Executive Officer L Rama Devi and her staff were visiting Purushothapatnam village to stop the alleged illegal constructions on the temple-owned land when she was attacked by a group of villagers and subsequently fell unconscious. She was rushed to a private hospital in Bhadrachalam for treatment. An outsourcing employee of the temple also fell ill and required hospitalisation, sources said. The temple in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district owns approximately 890 acres in Purushothapatnam, a village that was transferred to Andhra Pradesh following the state's bifurcation in 2014. Despite an Andhra Pradesh High Court order directing the restoration of this land to the temple, illegal constructions have continued, leading to disputes. Telangana Endowment Minister Konda Surekha condemned the attack, saying such actions against temple officials will not be tolerated. She warned that the Preventive Detention Act would be invoked against those involved in land encroachment and urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to intervene and resolve the long-standing issue concerning the valuable temple lands. The encroached land, worth crores of rupees, is situated just two kilometers from the Bhadrachalam temple town on the banks of the Godavari River. The incident highlights the persistent challenges faced by temple authorities in protecting their properties from encroachment, a problem that has plagued Bhadrachalam temple for several decades.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PD Act will be invoked against encroachers, warns Surekha
HYDERABAD: Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Thursday warned that the Preventive Detention Act (PD Act) will be invoked against those who encroach upon land belonging to temples and the Endowments department. The minister, on the request of local leaders, inspected the allegedly encroached lands in Chengicherla in Medchal-Malkajgiri district. Later speaking to reporters, the minister said that a total of 30.23 acres in three survey numbers in Chengicherla belonging to the Endowments department and a few individuals have been occupied since 2022. 'After conducting a survey, the authorities confirmed that this land belongs to the Endowments department. We have ordered an inquiry. After receiving the survey report, the government will take appropriate action,' she said while instructing the officials to erect a fence around the land to protect it. The officials informed her that out of a total of 91,827 acres of land belonging to the Endowments department, close to 6,000 acres of land is under encroachment. Later in the day, the Endowments minister made a surprise visit to the Balkampet Yellamma temple to inspect the arrangements being made for the upcoming annual kalyana mahotsavam of Goddess Yellamma.
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.
