Realty Firm Booked For ₹15 Crore Fraud

The case was registered on a complaint by a 48‑year‑old software engineer employed with Bank of America, who alleged that SVM Aditya Homes, represented by its managing partner N. Sreenivasa Babu, J. Madhusudhana Reddy and others, induced him and several other customers to invest in a villa project named Tech Homes at Kistareddypeta village in Ameenpur mandal. The project was proposed over nine acres of land and promised around 200 villas with modern amenities at affordable prices.

The complainant said that after receiving promotional calls in 2023, he visited the company office at Icon Towers in Kondapur and agreed to purchase Villa No. 92 for ₹1.79 crore, excluding amenities charges. Trusting the assurances of the developers, he transferred ₹80 lakh through bank transactions between November 2023 and April 2024. The firm allegedly promised possession within 18 months from HMDA approval, with a six‑month grace period, and executed a memorandum of understanding.

Buyers later discovered that no construction activity had begun at the site and that the land was not registered in the company’s name. The complainant alleged that the accused had no legal authority to sell the villas and induced customers to part with large sums of money through false promises. Police said around 19 investors had collectively paid approximately ₹15.10 crore into the project.

Based on the complaint, Cyberabad EOW registered a case under BNS Sections 318(4), 316(2) read with 3(5), and Section 5 of the Telangana State Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999.

Two die in separate road accidents

Two persons died in separate road accidents at Hayathnagar and Choutuppal over the last 24 hours, police said.

In Hayathnagar, an unidentified man aged around 50 to 55 died after being hit by a lorry near Labour Adda on Wednesday evening. Police said the man was crossing the road around 4.30 pm when the lorry, travelling from LB Nagar towards Vijayawada, hit him.

He was shifted to Osmania General Hospital in a 108 ambulance and died while undergoing treatment around 9.30 pm. Police said he appeared to be a beggar.

In Choutuppal, Banothu Mallesh, 35, of Madi Thanda in Suryapet district, died after his car rammed into a stationary DCM vehicle on NH 65 near Koylagudem bridge. Police said the DCM had broken down and was parked on the road without warning signals.

Mallesh, who was travelling from Hyderabad to Suryapet, died on the spot. His body was shifted to Choutuppal Government Hospital for post-mortem. Police registered cases.

Chef found dead at Gachibowli staff quarters

A 31‑year‑old chef working at a hotel in Gachibowli died by suicide at his staff accommodation late on Tuesday night.

According to Gachibowli police, the deceased was identified as Rama Krishna Mondal, a native of West Bengal, who had been employed as a chef at a hotel on DLF Road for the past six months. He was residing at staff accommodation near Bilal Masjid in Anjaiahnagar Basti.

Police said Mondal had taken leave on Tuesday and did not attend work. Around 11.30 pm, staff members returning to the accommodation found him hanging and alerted his relatives.

Based on a complaint lodged by his cousin, police said the deceased had allegedly been facing personal issues related to a relationship with a married woman and was also addicted to alcohol. Family members suspected these circumstances may have contributed to the incident. He was found hanging from an iron pole on the terrace using cable wires.

Gachibowli police registered a case under Section 194 of the BNSS and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the death.

Auto driver gets 20 years’ RI in Pocso case

A 46-year-old autorickshaw driver was sentenced to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for rapig a four-year-old girl at Rajendranagar, police said on Wednesday.

The convict, Syed Yousuf, was also fined ₹50,000 by the Fast Track Special Pocso Court. The court awarded ₹3 lakh compensation to the victim.

Police said Yousuf sexually assaulted the child on October 24, 2020, after taking her into his autorickshaw while she was playing. Rajendranagar police registered a case based on a complaint by the victim’s mother.

The Bharosa team provided counselling and support to the child and her family during the trial. A police press release said the court convicted Yousuf after examining the evidence placed before it.

Mother, son found dead in Abdullapurmet

A 45-year-old woman and her 20-year-old son were found dead at their residence in Kanakadurganagar Colony on Laskaraguda road within Abdullapurmet police station, in an apparent case of suicide.
According to police, the deceased were identified as Pusala Kalavathi, a tailor, and her son Shiva Kumar. The incident came to light at around 8.30 am when the two were found dead. Police said Kumar left behind a suicide note mentioning that his father had died six months ago and that he had been suffering from depression since then.
Police are probing the circumstances leading to the deaths.

Businessman held for attacking Census staffer

A 36-year-old businessman allegedly attacked a government employee during Census-related work at Kammaguda in Vanasthalipuram, police said on Wednesday. The accused, Dontham Vamsidhar Reddy, a resident of Pragathinagar in Kammaguda, allegedly obstructed Korre Mallaiah, who was assigned Census duties, when he visited a house at Hanuman Nagar on Tuesday.

Police said Vamsidhar Reddy physically assaulted Mallaiah and prevented him from discharging official duties. Based on a complaint, Vanasthalipuram police registered a case on May 26.

Vamsidhar Reddy was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and produced before court, which remanded him.

Man gets 20 years RI for raping minor

The XII Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Nampally Court for Pocso Act cases on Wednesday convicted a 22‑year‑old man and sentenced him to 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) after he was found guilty of raping a 15‑year‑old girl.

The accused, Vadloori Pavan, was arrested from his house in Bagath Singh Nagar Bagh in Crime No. 288 of 2022 by Amberpet police. He was booked under Section 376(3) of IPC and Section 5(l) read with 6 of the Pocso Act.

Apart from the 20‑year sentence, the court imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on Pavan. Police said that on July 7, 2022, at about 3.30 pm, he lured the victim on the pretext of marriage and engaged in sexual intercourse the following day. A complaint was lodged by the victim’s mother, leading to his arrest.

The Bharosa team provided constant counselling sessions to assist the victim and her family. They offered moral and emotional support through consistent follow‑ups. After the conviction, the victim’s family expressed satisfaction with the court’s justice.

The conviction was secured through the concerted efforts of investigating officer Sudhakar, SHO Amberpet police station, special additional public prosecutor P.J. Ramakrishna, Public prosecutor A. Ram Reddy, legal counsellors T. Kalpana and A.R. Hima Menon of Bharosa, court duty officer N. Srinivas (PC 8248), and summons duty officer G. Raju (PC 2836).

The efforts of police officers and Bharosa Centre staff were closely monitored by Dr Lavanya NJP, DCP women safety, Prasanna Lakshmi, ACP women safety, and inspector P. Padma of Bharosa.

City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar appreciated the coordination and dedication of all stakeholders, said Dr Lavanya, DCP Women Safety.

Suspect apprehended in Gabbilalapet murder; search underway for accomplice

Police arrested a 30-year-old painter in connection with the murder of another man, whose body was discovered in the Donda Thota area in Gabbilalapet. Search is underway to apprehend his accomplice, believed to be involved in the crime.

Jawaharnagar police said the victim was identified as Anil Kumar, aged around 40-45 years, after his body was found in a decomposed state at his residence last Friday. Based on a complaint lodged by the house owner, a case was registered and investigation was taken up.

Police said the arrested person was identified as Rajput Ajay Rai alias Jeenath, a native of Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh, working as a painter. Rai confessed that on May 18, he and Kumar attended a gathering and consumed alcohol before returning to Kumar’s house in Ambedkarnagar, where another man, Rohit was present.

Police said an argument broke out after Kumar refused to pay pending wages and abused Rai. Enraged, Rai assaulted him with a stick, while Rohit also joined in the attack. Believing Kumar died, the duo fled from the scene. Police traced Rai using mobile phone signals after he took Kumar’s phone. Efforts are underway to trace Rohit.

Roommate killed over money in Kukatpally

A 54-year-old man allegedly murdered his roommate at Prashanthnagar in Kukatpally after an argument over money while consuming alcohol, police said.

The accused, Jamshed Ahmed, a native of Uttar Pradesh and resident of Rajiv Gandhi Nagar in Kukatpally, worked in a transformer manufacturing company. The victim, Mukesh Kumar Jha, 34, a native of Bihar, worked in the same company and stayed with him.

Police said the two were consuming alcohol at their residence on Tuesday night when an argument over financial transactions escalated. Jamshed allegedly picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed Mukesh in the chest, killing him on the spot.

Kukatpally police shifted the body for post-mortem and registered a murder case against Jamshed under Section 103(1) of the BNS. Investigators examined CCTV footage, questioned witnesses and gathered technical evidence before arresting him at Rajiv Gandhi Nagar later that night.

Police said Jamshed confessed during questioning and was produced before court for remand.

ACB conducts surprise raids on RTO offices

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday conducted surprise inspections at multiple Regional Transport Offices (RTO) in Medchal, Nagole and Kondapur.

The ACB teams, each comprising eight officers, examined pending files, vehicle registrations and issuance of driving licences among other things. The investigators also examined the role of RTA agents and driving school operators as part of the ongoing inquiry following allegations of corruption.

ED raids sand and granite traders

The ED on Wednesday carried out fresh raids in Telangana, targeting sand and granite traders. Officials conducted searches at houses and offices in Hyderabad and Karimnagar as part of the operation.

According to sources in the agency, multiple searches are under way at eight locations linked to four companies. The seized documents are being verified, and further details regarding the case and findings are awaited.

Cybercrime cops caution on second‑hand mobiles

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have advised citizens to verify the IMEI number of second‑hand mobile phones through the Know Your Mobile (KYM) service before purchase or use, warning that blacklisted or duplicate numbers could indicate stolen or illegal devices.

Officials said many people unknowingly buy used phones without checking authenticity, which may later create legal and security concerns. The KYM service, provided by the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), helps users identify whether a device is genuine or reported stolen. “Before buying or using a second‑hand mobile phone, citizens should verify its IMEI number using the KYM service. A blacklisted, duplicate or already‑in‑use IMEI may indicate that the phone is stolen, tampered with or operating illegally,” a cybercrime official said.

Explaining the process, police said users can dial *#06# to know the IMEI number, then send an SMS in the format ‘KYM <IMEI>’ to 14422. An instant reply will provide details including brand, model and IMEI status.

If the reply shows the IMEI as “blacklisted”, “duplicate” or “already in use”, buyers should avoid the device and report suspicious activity. Cybercrime officials also urged citizens to stay alert against fraud, avoid clicking on unknown links, and never share OTPs, passwords or PINs. They advised using only official websites and apps for verification or digital transactions.

Police said public awareness is crucial to prevent circulation of stolen phones and reduce cyber‑enabled fraud. Victims of cyber fraud or suspicious online activity can contact the Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 for assistance.

Darul Shifa restoration to use lime mortar

Following complaints that the 400‑year‑old Darul Shifa structure was being damaged due to use of cement in ongoing restoration works, the Telangana Heritage Department has directed the GHMC contractor to use lime mortar.

Activists alleged that the works were being carried out without adhering to archaeological norms. Acting on the complaint, the department’s engineering wing inspected the site and issued guidance.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, N. Narsingh, deputy director (Engineering), said that although Darul Shifa is not a protected monument under the department, activists had raised concerns. “Already half of the works have been executed using cement,” he said, adding that the contractor was instructed to use lime mortar wherever stucco work is involved to maintain the originality of the structure.

Built in the 1590s, Darul Shifa was the first hospital and medical school established after Hyderabad was founded.