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Yemeni and Palestinian Nationals Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Hyderabad

Yemeni and Palestinian Nationals Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two foreign nationals, a Yemeni and a Palestinian, have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly peddling drugs. Police seized 150 grams of MDMA from the individuals, who were operating a drug distribution network between Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Hyderabad: Money Lenders Arrested in Suicide Abetment Case

Hyderabad: Money Lenders Arrested in Suicide Abetment Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Four money lenders have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly abetting the suicide of a family of three due to harassment over loan repayment.

Sarma's 'point-blank' video: Assam Congress drags to police

Sarma's 'point-blank' video: Assam Congress drags to police

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Assam Congress has filed a police complaint against the BJP for circulating a controversial video of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media, alleging it incites communal disharmony.

Theatre stampede: Allu Arjun named as accused in charge sheet

Theatre stampede: Allu Arjun named as accused in charge sheet

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Hyderabad police file charge sheet against 23 individuals, including actor Allu Arjun, in connection with a stampede at the 'Pushpa-2' premiere that resulted in a woman's death.

Hyderabad tense after temple vandalism, cops injured in clashes

Hyderabad tense after temple vandalism, cops injured in clashes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad after a Plaster of Paris idol was partially damaged at a temple, leading to protests, attacks on police, and vandalism of a religious structure. Police have registered two cases and are investigating the incidents.

Rohingya man stabbed 19 times in Hyderabad, dies

Rohingya man stabbed 19 times in Hyderabad, dies

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

A 19-year-old Rohingya man was stabbed to death in Hyderabad following a drunken brawl with another Rohingya man. The suspect has been taken into custody and a murder case has been registered.

Techie arrested for misbehaving with flight attendant

Techie arrested for misbehaving with flight attendant

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A software employee was arrested for allegedly misbehaving with a female flight attendant on board an Air India flight from Dubai to Hyderabad, police said here on Sunday.

Hyderabad Police's guidelines for Holi draw BJP's ire

Hyderabad Police's guidelines for Holi draw BJP's ire

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Hyderabad police have imposed restrictions on Holi celebrations, prohibiting group vehicle movement and throwing colors on unwilling individuals. BJP MLA Raja Singh criticized the notification, calling it a "Tughlaq farman " and accusing the Congress government of favoring a particular community. He questioned the lack of similar restrictions during Ramzan and alleged that the Congress government is anti-Hindu.

45 Indian pilgrims perish in deadly bus accident in Saudi

45 Indian pilgrims perish in deadly bus accident in Saudi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply saddened" by the bus accident in Saudi Arabia's Medinah, in which several Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead.

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar condemns drunk driving as 'terrorism' following a bus fire in Andhra Pradesh that claimed 19 lives, vowing strict enforcement and zero tolerance.

76-yr-old retiree dies of heart attack after 3-day digital arrest

76-yr-old retiree dies of heart attack after 3-day digital arrest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The accused, who duped the woman of Rs 6.60 lakh during the ordeal between September 5 and 8, continued to send messages even after her death on September 8.

Hyderabad man murders pregnant wife, dismembers body

Hyderabad man murders pregnant wife, dismembers body

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and dismembering her body to conceal the crime. Police are investigating the case and searching for the missing body parts.

8 kids among 17 killed as fire engulfs Hyderabad building

8 kids among 17 killed as fire engulfs Hyderabad building

Rediff.com18 May 2025

A blaze triggered by a suspected short circuit in a building near the iconic Charminar here on Sunday left 17 people dead, with a majority of them being children.

Unaware of son's death, blind parents stay with body for 4 days

Unaware of son's death, blind parents stay with body for 4 days

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

A visually challenged elderly couple who were found living with the body of their 30-year-old son, unaware that he died four days ago, were rescued from their house in Hyderabad, police said on Tuesday.

Allu Arjun Gets Interim Bail

Allu Arjun Gets Interim Bail

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The Telangana high court on Friday granted interim bail to Allu Arjun, who was arrested earlier in the day by the Hyderabad police in connection with the death of a woman at the Sandhya Theatre in the city.

Hyderabad Police working overtime for Pak team's security

Hyderabad Police working overtime for Pak team's security

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The squad arrived at the stadium on Thursday with six police vans part of the cavalcade. The team buses of Pakistan and New Zealand exited the stadium together.

Hyderabad police want juveniles in gang-rape case treated as adults

Hyderabad police want juveniles in gang-rape case treated as adults

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The Hyderabad police is mulling filing a petition with the Juvenile Justice Board seeking to treat the five CCLs (child in conflict with law) as adults during the trial in the gang-rape case, to ensure that they get the maximum punishment.

Hyderabad woman dies after eating momos, over 40 fall ill

Hyderabad woman dies after eating momos, over 40 fall ill

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Six people were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of a woman and hospitalisation of over 40 others after allegedly eating momos in Hyderabad, police said.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Pushpa 2 stampede: Injured boy off life support

Pushpa 2 stampede: Injured boy off life support

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The eight-year-old boy, who was injured in the stampede during the screening of Pushpa-2 in Hyderabad on December 4, was taken off oxygen and ventilator support as his condition is improving, his father has said.

3 held over woman's death at 'Pushpa 2' premiere in Hyderabad

3 held over woman's death at 'Pushpa 2' premiere in Hyderabad

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Three persons associated with a film theatre in Hyderabad have been arrested in connection with the death of a woman due to asphyxiation during a crowd crush at the premiere of actor Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2: The Rule." The incident occurred on December 4 when a large number of fans thronged the Sandhya theatre to catch a glimpse of the actor, leading to a stampede. The theatre management has been accused of failing to provide adequate security measures for the crowd. Police have registered a case against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management.

Protestors vandalise Allu Arjun's residence, throw tomatoes

Protestors vandalise Allu Arjun's residence, throw tomatoes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

A group of persons, claiming to be members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee, on Sunday vandalised flower pots and other things at the residence of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun in Hyderabad.

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has criticized Telugu actor Allu Arjun for attending the screening of 'Pushpa-2' despite police permission being denied. Reddy alleges that the actor continued to be present at the cinema hall even after a woman died in a stampede and criticized film personalities for showing more empathy to Allu Arjun after his arrest than to the injured boy involved in the incident. The CM also assured that there will be no special privileges for those involved in such incidents.

Hyderabad police team arrive in Ajmer

Hyderabad police team arrive in Ajmer

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

A team of the Hyderabad Police arrived in Ajmer on Saturday to probe the links between the blast at the xxxx dargah and the Mecca Masjid blasts in the city on May 18. The explosives were found wrapped in a Telegu newspaper, indicating that those who planted the bomb had a link with Hyderabad. Both Mecca Masjid and Ajmer blasts took place at religious places, when people had gathered to offer their prayers.

Hyderabad police captures elusive Viqaruddin

Hyderabad police captures elusive Viqaruddin

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Hyderabad police has arrested the most-wanted militant Viqaruddin Ahmad, along with six other accomplices, from the city.

For Hyderabad police, Viqaruddin is a prize catch

For Hyderabad police, Viqaruddin is a prize catch

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Viqar, who as per the dossiers of the Hyderabad police, is a member of the Harkat-ul-Jihadi. His name has been cropping up several times, but the last time that the police stepped up the manhunt was after an incident in which one constable was shot dead recently.

No arrests till now: Hyderabad police commissioner

No arrests till now: Hyderabad police commissioner

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Singh assured that the reports about bomb threats and suspicious objects being found were false.

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Narsinghanand has several cases against him, including for allegedly making a hate speech at a conclave in Haridwar in December 2021, and was out on bail.

Hyderabad police may release suspects' sketches

Hyderabad police may release suspects' sketches

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The police are trying to gather enough information from eyewitnesses to make a sketch of the accused.

'The Hyderabad police acted like licenced goons'

'The Hyderabad police acted like licenced goons'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Three years after the Mecca Masjid blast in Hyderabad, investigators stated that all evidence point to Right-wing Hindu groups.

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Arun Beereddy (37), a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, was arrested from Delhi. He handles the 'Spirit of Congress' account on X, the official said.

What Shoaib and Ayesha told the Hyderabad police

What Shoaib and Ayesha told the Hyderabad police

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Even as Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has decided to sign the talaknama or divorce papers, thereby conceding that he was married to Ayesha Siddiqui, the Hyderabad police is yet to zero down on who exactly is at fault in the Sania-Shoaib-Ayesha love triangle.

Mecca Masjid blast: Did Hyderabad police protect Hindu radicals?

Mecca Masjid blast: Did Hyderabad police protect Hindu radicals?

Rediff.com18 May 2011

May 18, 2011 makes it four years since a blast at Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid claimed 14 lives. However, there has been no breakthrough in case with the investigation going on at a snail's pace. Lateed Mohammad Khan, convenor of the Civil Liberties Monitoring Committee that has been fighting the case of the Muslim youth who were falsely implicated in the blast, says that the Hyderabad police protected Hindu radicals behind the bombing. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

A case was registered against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Hyderabad for his alleged remarks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the police said on Wednesday.

'KCR tried to use MLAs poaching case to force BJP'

'KCR tried to use MLAs poaching case to force BJP'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

According to the confession statement of Radha Kishan Rao, 'Peddayana' was very angry for not completing the work as per his expectation.

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Hosting two World Cup games in as many days is not ideal for organisational as well as security reasons and hope a one day breather is provided, said a HCA official on Sunday.

Teenage girl gang-raped at her home in Hyderabad; 6 held

Teenage girl gang-raped at her home in Hyderabad; 6 held

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Six people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl at her house in Hyderabad, police said.

Hyderabad police arrest ISI agent

Hyderabad police arrest ISI agent

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Five juveniles among 6 arrested in Hyderabad gangrape case

Five juveniles among 6 arrested in Hyderabad gangrape case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

One juvenile was allegedly seen in videos misbehaving with the girl, but was not involved in rape.