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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Man caught with country-made weapon and ten live rounds
A 32-year-old man was caught in possession of a country-made weapon and ten live rounds by the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Malkajgiri Zone, along with the Cherlapally police on Thursday, August 14. The accused, Shiv Kumar, is a labourer residing in Pukat Nagar Colony in Pedda Cherlapally. He is originally from Pithanua village, Aurangabad district, Bihar. His brother-in-law, Krishna Paswan, 28, also from the same village, is absconding, said the Commissioner of Rachakonda Police, G. Sudheer Babu. Shiv Kumar has a criminal background and was previously arrested in February this year in a narcotics case involving marijuana chocolates. 'On August 6, he went to his native village in Bihar for Raksha Bandhan and allegedly planned with Paswan to earn money by making and selling weapons in Hyderabad. As per the plan, he procured three country-made weapons and ten live rounds from Paswan to sell to people intending to commit crime,' explained the commissioner. Based on credible information, the SOT Malkajgiri team and Cherlapally police apprehended him near the Cherlapally Railway Station at about 12.15 p.m. on August 14. The weapons, ammunition and a mobile phone were seized. A case was registered under sections 25(1)(A) and 25(1)(B)(a) of the Arms Act by the Cherlapally police. Efforts are on to trace Paswan.
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- The Hindu
Rachakonda Police rescue 2,479 child labourers in month-long operation
As part of Operation Muskaan-XI, Rachakonda Police rescued 2,479 children found working in hazardous and exploitative conditions across the Commissionerate limits. The month-long drive led to the registration of 530 FIRs and 1,621 GD entries against employers and management, resulting in the arrest of 556 persons. The operation was carried out by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), divisional Muskaan teams, Law and Order police stations, Special Branch, SOT, and various line departments. It focused on tracing missing children and identifying minors engaged in labour, begging or other unsafe conditions. A total of nine divisional teams conducted inspections at commercial units, bus and railway stations, construction sites, mechanic shops, and other suspected locations. Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu said that among the 2,479 children rescued, 2,353 were boys and 126 were girls. 'A total of 1,077 children were from Telangana, 133 from Andhra Pradesh, and 1,269 from states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Twelve children were found to be from Nepal. Of the total, 109 were under 14 years of age, while 2,370 were above 14,' said the officer. Children were found working in brick kilns, borewell sites, construction areas, poultry farms, glass workshops, hardware shops, mechanic sheds, bangle manufacturing units, and car washing centres. Many had dropped out of school and were later enrolled in primary education or vocational training with the help of the Education Department. The highest number of searches under the Darpan platform, 45,321, were also recorded in Telangana during this operation. Rachakonda Police emerged as the top-performing unit in both Telangana and across the country. Including Operation Smile-XI and Operation Muskaan-XI, the Commissionerate has rescued a total of 3,550 children and registered 1,002 FIRs this year. Police have urged citizens to report instances of child labour by dialling 100, 112 or 1098.
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.
