RPF Personnel Take Out Har Ghar Tiranga Rally

Hyderabad: Personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the South Central Railways took out ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally on the eve of Independence Day on Thursday. The rally covered Rail Nilayam, GM’s residence, Sangeeth Circle, Lancer Barracks, Officers’ Colony and nearby areas in the radius of over five kilometres.

On the other, the SCR stated that two RPF officials will be receiving President’s Police Medal on the occasion of 79th Independence Day for their meritorious service. The awardees are Gollamudi Madhusudana Rao, divisional security commissioner and K. Rajagopala Reddy, assistant security commissioner.

Boulder blocks traffic at Manchirevula

Hyderabad: Traffic came to a halt on Thursday evening after a massive boulder slid onto the Manchirevula service road, disrupting movement between Telangana Police Academy (TGPA) and Narsingi under Cyberabad limits. Cyberabad traffic police advised commuters to use alternative routes.

The incident, which occurred on the TGPA–Narsingi service road, caused heavy congestion. Narsingi law and order and traffic police, along with HYDRAA officials, were deployed to clear the road.

To ease the flow, motorists from TGPA towards Narsingi were diverted at the Manchirevula underpass to the Narsingi–Kokapet service road till Narsingi Rotary 2. Those from Narsingi towards TGPA were redirected from Narsingi Rotary 1 to Rotary 2, then via the Nandi statue to reach TGPA.

No injuries have been reported. Police urged commuters to follow diversion plans and cooperate with traffic personnel on duty.

GHMC deploys drones to fight mosquito-borne diseases

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is employing technology to combat mosquito borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya aiming to reduce and curb their spread across the city.

The entomology wing is implementing anti-larval and anti-adult mosquito operations across all zones and circles.

In the 4,846 identified colonies, water storage areas, ponds and pits are being treated with the release of Gambusia fish and oil balls to prevent mosquito breeding. Special attention is being given to low-lying areas, cellars and construction sites, with indoor pyrethrum space sprays and larval surveys being conducted diligently.

Additionally, one floating trash collector per zone is being utilised to remove water hyacinth and other debris, further curbing mosquito proliferation.

GHMC is using drones for spraying larvicides not only in water tanks but also in areas inaccessible to human intervention.

GHMC urged citizens to prevent water stagnation around their homes to support the prevention of dengue, malaria and chikungunya.

Anti-larval activities are being effectively monitored through geo-tagged tracking, with geo-tagged photographs ensuring accountability among field staff.

The GHMC officials on Thursday undertook a field inspection in the Rajendranagar Circle, covering Jalpally Lake and adjoining flood-prone localities.

GHMC commissioner R.V. Karnan examined the readiness of field staff, directed swift action to avert waterlogging, and stressed the importance of continuous monitoring of vulnerable points during spells of heavy rain.

He also emphasised the need for quick coordination with the Traffic Police and Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams to ensure public safety. The officials were instructed to remain on high alert and take prompt remedial measures to minimise inconvenience to citizens during the monsoon season.

6 rebels give up before Bhadradri Kothagudem SP

Hyderabad: Half a dozen members of the outlawed outfit CPI (Maoist) surrendered before the Bhadradri-Kothagudem SP B. Rohith Raju on Thursday. One was the member of People’s Party Committee and Area Committee, two were party members and three were militia members.

After knowing about the welfare measures being carried out by the district police under the Operation Cheyutha programme, the rebels made up their mind to quit the path of extremism and join the mainstream of life. So far, 306 Maoist leaders belonging to different ranks have laid down their firearms before the district police, this year.

Bhadradri-Kothagudem SP said, “We appeal to members of the tribal community as long as they support the members of the CPI (Maoist) either due to faith or fear, the tribal areas will not see the light of development. Development can only take place through democratically-elected government. Hence, our motto is peaceful life of the people with development.”

The six surrendered Maoist cadres will be given an instant relief of `25,000 each totalling `1.50 lakh. Remaining amount will be deposited in their bank accounts in the form of cheques after receiving their Aadhaar cards and bank account details.

Laxman case: HC faults police recording

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday faulted the police in recording identical statements of witnesses while furnishing the final report or chargesheet. The court directed the Home department to explain in recording such statements by police personnel in a criminal case filed against BJP Rajya Sabha MP and senior leader Dr K. Laxman during the 2019 Huzurnagar byelection campaign.

He filed a petition to quash the criminal case against him. While dealing the case, the court found that the content of the statements was the same and uniform. Apprehending over the recording of statements, the court asked explanation by August 22.

2 sustain injuries in Shamshabad road mishap

Hyderabad: Two persons sustained severe injuries after a speeding vehicle hit them from the rear side on the ORR in Shamshabad, late on Wednesday night.

According to Shamshabad inspector K. Narendar Reddy, the injured were travelling in their car and going towards Gachibowli from Pedda Golkonda when another over-speeding car allegedly hit them from behind, leading to them losing control, hitting the road divider and turned turtle before coming to halt on the other side of the road. There were a total of four passengers; two of them who were reported safe informed the police who rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to a private hospital for treatment.

The police are yet to formally receive a complaint. A case will be registered after a complaint is lodged.

Bihar firearms racket busted in Hyd

Hyderabad: Cherlapally police, along with the Malkajgiri special operations team (SOT), intercepted a suspect near Cherlapally Railway Station and seized three country-made weapons along with ten live 8 mm rounds.

Rachakonda commissioner G. Sudheer Babu said the firearms were brought from Bihar and were intended for sale to individuals in Hyderabad for criminal activities. The arrested person, identified as Shiv Kumar, a labourer from Pukatnagar Colony in Cherlapally, was earlier booked in an NDPS case. His brother-in-law, Krishna Paswan, 28, a resident of Bihar, is absconding.

According to police, Paswan operates an illegal weapon manufacturing unit in Bihar and supplied the seized arms to Shiv Kumar. While working in Gujarat, Kumar travelled to his native place for Raksha Bandhan earlier this month, during which the conspiracy was hatched. The two returned to Hyderabad after the festival to execute their plan.

The commissioner said all weapon licences in Rachakonda are being reviewed and those found unnecessary will be cancelled. “There is a dangerous trend of keeping guns as status symbols. We will not allow gun culture to take root,” he said.

He urged citizens to report illegal firearms in their areas, warning that possession without a valid licence is a serious offence under the Arms Act, punishable with imprisonment and fines. A special team has been formed to nab Paswan and dismantle the supply chain from Bihar.