24 Media Houses Booked For Revealing Minor’s Identity; Separate Case For Defaming Judiciary

In response to the complaint filed by the chairman of the child welfare committee in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, the Petbasheerabad police registered cases under Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act, Section 72(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 23 of the Pocso Act.
Police have confirmed that charges have been opened against social media users who shared and distributed photos, videos and personal details of the 17-year-old victim, along with those of her parents.
“We have identified Instagram and Facebook account IDs as well as relevant URLs used to distribute the material; our IT and cyber teams are making efforts to track down those responsible,” a police officer said.
Strict action will be taken against people who share or amplify such sensitive content on social media or even distribute restricted images, videos and even the name of the victim and his family members, a senior police officer has warned.

Meanwhile CHarminar police on Sunday registered the cases after the Telangana High Court Registrar lodged a complaint about viral posts and reports alleging that Union minister of state Bandi Sanjay had offered favors to a member of the judiciary in exchange for bail for his son. The posts also alleged previous attempts to influence the police, mainstream media and social platforms.

The Registrar said the material being circulated was widely read by judges, lawyers and the public and had the potential to damage the reputation of the judiciary. On this basis, Charminar police registered cases under the Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Supreme Court clerk emphasized that false or malicious narratives targeting judges undermine public confidence in the judiciary and must be dealt with within the framework of the law.

Police confirmed they had launched an investigation and were reviewing the posts and their sources. Officials said the investigation will determine the author and motive behind the messages that tarnish the image of the judiciary.

Boutique owner harassed, lawsuit filed

A woman who runs a boutique in Banjara Hills has filed a complaint against a 60-year-old man, alleging that he was harassing her in order to marry her.

Police said the suspect, identified as Ifteqar, had been frequently visiting her boutique for the past few weeks and was pressuring her with marriage proposals. Angered by his behavior, the woman approached the EHS Team on the advice of local police.

Following his complaint, Banjara Hill police registered a case against Ifteqar and summoned him before the investigating officer for questioning.

One person died by suicide in Moosapet

A 66-year-old man died by suicide in this apartment under Kukatpally police station limits in Moosapet on Sunday. The victim was identified as Pushap Kumar Tickoo, a retired bank employee and a native of Kashmir.

Kukatpally police said that during preliminary investigations with his family members, it was revealed that the man had been suffering from health problems related to his brain nerves for the last six years. A case of suspicious death has been registered under Article 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The body was taken to the Gandhi Hospital morgue for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Suspect of twin murder attempted suicide

Karima Begum, the prime accused in the Moinabad farmhouse twin murder case, attempted suicide at Karankote police station on Sunday after being taken into custody. Police said he consumed phenyl at the police station but was rushed to a government hospital, where doctors declared him out of danger.

According to Karankote police, the victims Abida Begum and Mahabub Begum were residents of Indiramma Colony of Tandur town along with Karima and her husband Abdul Rehman. A few months ago, Abida and Mahabub had separately lent money to Karima’s sister Nayeem. Police said constant pressure from lenders led Karima, Rehman and Nayeem to hatch a plan to eliminate them.

On March 14, the trio took Mahabub Begum to a farmhouse in Tolkatta near Moinabad, strangled her to death and buried the body in a pit. The next day, they killed Abida Begum using the same method and buried her in the same place.

Karima was detained for questioning when she attempted suicide. Police said two other accused, Nayeem and Rehman, were also detained but their official arrests have not been announced yet.

NCB Hyderabad Busts Alprazolam Manufacturing Racket; Three Arrested, ₹85 Lakh Cash Seized

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) – Hyderabad said it had busted a gang illegally manufacturing and smuggling alprazolam with the arrest of three persons. The bureau seized 39,470 kg of drugs and 85.36 lakh cash. According to a statement, on specific information, NCB-H officials stopped two four-wheelers and found narcotics hidden in them near Kalakunta Colony on Siddipet Outer Ring Road. Two people were detained.

Based on the statement made by one of the accused, NCB officials arrested another person, 49, from Madinaguda on charges of manufacturing the drug. It was stated that the supplier had a master’s degree in Chemistry and worked as a freelance chemist. He disclosed that he was secretly producing alprazolam in his laboratory in Prashantnagar here.
Preliminary investigation shows that they have processed approximately 150 kg of alprazolam in the last five years. All 3 suspects who were referred to the courthouse were arrested by the court.

Widely abused, alprazolam is primarily prescribed for the short-term treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Alprazolam is a psychotropic substance and its possession without a valid license is prohibited under the NDPS Act, 1985.