Student Ends Life In Hostel A Day Before NEET PG

“On being informed by hostel staff at 9.45 am, we rushed to the scene and shifted her to Gandhi Hospital. Doctors confirmed her death. We immediately contacted her family in Kurnool,” Madhu said.

Dr Yashvita Reddy, daughter of Bandi Ram Mohan Reddy of Porumamilla, Kadapa district, had completed her MBBS in 2023‑24 and was preparing for the exam while staying in the hostel since February. Hostel mates said she had been upset for three days, not speaking to anyone or answering calls.

Her parents told police she was not stressed over exams but upset over health issues. Her body was shifted to OGH for postmortem. A case of suspicious death under Section 194 BNS Act has been booked. Police ruled out exam stress as the reason after recording family statements, confirming health issues led to her death.

Inter-State fake currency racket busted in Kamareddy

Police have busted an inter-state gang allegedly involved in circulating counterfeit currency in Kamareddy district and arrested three persons from Maharashtra’s Parbhani district. They seized 182 counterfeit `500 notes with a face value of `91,000, besides a car and three mobile phones.

The case came to light on August 26 when four persons arrived at an HP petrol station within Pitlam police limits in a car bearing registration number MH-38-V-2837. After filling petrol worth ₹2,000, they allegedly handed over four ₹500 notes. Cashier Srikant Reddy noticed that the notes were counterfeit and tried to stop them, but the suspects fled.

Based on his complaint, Pitlam police registered a case under Sections 178, 179 and 318(4) read with 3(5) of the BNS. Acting on the directions of Kamareddy SP M. Rajesh Chandra, three special teams tracked the suspects using technical evidence.

The suspects were intercepted near the Dharmaram toll plaza, arrested and 182 counterfeit ₹500 notes with a face value of ₹91,000 were seized, police said.

The arrested persons were identified as Rahul Ravsaheb Awad, Prateek Dhyanoba Dalve and Bhim Shankar Ramrao Vaidya, all from Parbhani district. During interrogation, police reportedly learnt that the suspects had obtained the counterfeit notes in Hyderabad and were transporting them to Maharashtra.

The investigation is continuing to identify the alleged suppliers and other members of the network.

Rajesh Chandra congratulated Banswada Rural CI Tirupayya, Pitlam SI Anjaneyulu and police personnel Shailesh, Ramu and Venkatesh for their role in the arrests.

Police appealed to the public not to fall for offers promising to double money through counterfeit currency and to immediately inform them about any such activity.

Son dies of heart attack hours after mother’s death

A 38-year-old man died of a heart attack within hours of his mother’s death in Ameenpur mandal headquarters, leaving their family in shock.

Kodeti Mallikamba, 68, a resident of Ameenpur, died at MGM Hospital on Thursday night while undergoing treatment for an illness. Her son Ravi, 38, reportedly suffered a heart attack at home on Friday morning while preparing for her funeral.

The deaths of the mother and son within a few hours left their family members and relatives grief-stricken.

Man dies after being hit by nephew’s car

Tragedy struck a family after a 70‑year‑old man who had come to attend the puja of his nephew’s new car succumbed to injuries after accidentally being hit by the vehicle near a temple in Jubilee Hills on Saturday. According to Jubilee Hills police, the victim, Thummulapalli Ramachandra Rao, along with his family members, was attending puja for his nephew Saikumar’s new car when the incident occurred.

The temple priest suggested Saikumar move his car a bit further to perform puja. As Saikumar drove, he pressed the accelerator and the vehicle suddenly sped forward, hitting Ramachandra Rao, who was standing in front. He suffered critical internal injuries. Family members rushed him to a hospital in Gachibowli in an autorickshaw, where he succumbed while undergoing treatment.

Ramachandra Rao and his wife Ganga Bhavani had come to the city from Penugonda mandal in West Godavari district three days earlier for a medical check‑up and were staying at Saikumar’s house in Miyapur. Police shifted the body to OGH for postmortem. Later, his wife and family members took the body to their native place for the last rites. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

Two youths killed in bike collision

Two youths died and another person was injured following a head‑on collision between two two‑wheelers in Kodangal mandal on Saturday morning.

One of the victims was identified as M Bhimesh, who was riding a bike. G Ramesh, on the pillion seat, survived with serious injuries. They were heading home after leaving a gym when the accident occurred near Chetlapalli Gate, police said. The other victim was unidentified and believed to be a native of Karnataka.

Ramesh and Bhimesh, residents of Neetur in Doultabad mandal, were hit by another bike coming from Karnataka towards Kodangal. The collision left both Ramesh and the unknown rider critically injured.

Locals alerted the Chitlapalli tollgate ambulance. Ramesh and the unidentified rider died at the scene, while Bhimesh is undergoing treatment at Kodangal government hospital. Police said efforts are on to identify the unknown biker. His body has been preserved at the government mortuary, while Ramesh’s body was handed over to his family after postmortem.

Man held with cannabis‑laced chocolates

Shamirpet police arrested a man and seized 5,298 packets of ganja‑laced chocolates weighing about 25 kg. The accused was caught while trying to sell the contraband from his pan shop, allegedly targeting young students in the area. Police said Baidnath and his wife Pujari, alias Rani, both natives of Bihar, had been living in Shamirpet and running a pan shop.

“We received information that the couple was using the shop as a front to sell cannabis in the form of chocolates, reportedly targeting youngsters and school and college students. During the search we recovered 5,298 packets weighing about 25 kg. Our special teams are making efforts to arrest his wife Pujari,” a police officer said.

Travel agent held for cheating Umrah pilgrims

Mailardevpally police arrested Mohd Imran, a photographer, for cheating pilgrims in the name of Umrah packages through Instagram. His partner Syed Absaruddin, currently absconding in Dubai, is also accused. Rajendranagar DCP S. Srinivas said the duo operated under the name “Tours_2_Umrah” from Madhapur. Imran directly dealt with customers who approached them through Instagram advertisements.

A case was registered after complainant Zeeshan Saad stated that he and his family planned to travel for Umrah during Ramzan. He contacted Absaruddin through Instagram, who demanded ₹4 lakh and collected ₹3.5 lakh. However, no visa was provided and the accused switched off his phone. Mailardevpally police registered Crime No. 164 of 2026 under the BNS and the IT Act. Imran was produced before court for judicial remand on Saturday.

Police personnel abused during raid in Pocharam

Police personnel were allegedly detained and abused during a raid on a grocery shop in Pocharam village of Ibrahimpatnam mandal. Constable K. Lingeshwar of Pocharam police lodged a complaint stating that shop owner Palle Kiran Goud and his family obstructed inspections and abused police using obscene language. According to police, a complaint was received late Friday through 112 about liquor being sold illegally at the shop. Patrol Mobile 1 staff, constable Lingeshwar and home guard K. Srinivas, reached the spot to inspect. During the inspection, the shop manager and his family argued with police and obstructed them. A case has been booked for obstructing a government officer from performing duty, police said.