Crime Briefs: Scooterist Injured After Hitting Bus in Kukatpally

According to a complaint lodged by Bandaru Venkatesh, the incident occurred around 2.30 am when his friend V. Manoj was travelling from Y-Junction towards JNTU. A private transport bus had stopped on the road without precautionary measures, and Manoj collided with it from behind.
He suffered a fracture to his left leg and was shifted to Gandhi Hospital. Police registered a case against the bus driver for negligence.

Three men apprehended for gambling

Hyderabad: Three men were apprehended for gambling in Kaithalapur, near Kukatpally, on Saturday evening. Kukatpally sub-inspector Tukaram and his team raided the spot after receiving information and caught the trio. The accused were identified as Mohammed Javid, Mohammed Salimya, and Sheikh Sharfuddin. Police seized ₹19,800 in cash, a set of playing cards, and three mobile phones from their possession.

Machinery Stolen From Closed Unit

Hyderabad: Theft of machinery was reported at a blade manufacturing unit that has been shut for some years, Jeedimetla police said on Sunday. The complaint was filed by a security supervisor on Friday after a guard noticed the machinery missing.

Police said they are awaiting details from the custodian regarding the value of the stolen equipment. Jeedimetla inspector G. Mallesh said no company representative has come forward to provide information.
The factory was seized two to three years ago after the owner allegedly failed to pay workers’ salaries and accumulated heavy debts. “Only after the custodian furnishes records will it be clear what exactly was stolen and the extent of the loss. We are not ruling out any suspicion including somebody from the staff,” the inspector said.

Painter Found Dead

Hyderabad: A 40-year-old painter who had been missing from his Balajinagar residence for three days was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Jawaharnagar police suspect suicide due to financial and mental stress.

The deceased was identified as K.S. Sanjay Kumar, survived by his wife Vijayalakshmi and their seven-year-old son.

According to Vijayalakshmi’s complaint, the couple argued over house rent on December 17. Around 5 am the next day, Sanjay told his wife he was stepping out to buy milk, left his phone at home and did not return. Since he had previously gone missing and returned, the family assumed he would come back.

On Sunday, Jawaharnagar police informed the family that Sanjay Kumar had died by suicide at Vikalaangula Colony. His wife identified the body from a photograph shown by police.

Investigators suspect financial problems or stress may have driven him to the extreme step. The case is being investigated.

Biker Dies in Road Mishap

Hyderabad: A 38-year-old employee of a private firm died when a truck hit his two-wheeler at Shadnagar crossroads on Sunday afternoon. Police said the victim, Jagan, a resident of Shabad, was returning home when the accident occurred at 3 pm.

Locals alerted the police who shifted Jagan’s body to the mortuary. Truck driver Ramu of Andhra Pradesh waited at the scene and the police took him into custody.

Police booked Ramu based on a complaint from Jagan’s wife Lavanya. Police said CCTV footage is being examined to determine the cause for the accident. They confirmed that neither the biker nor the truck driver were under the influence of alcohol.