Police Raid 558 Pan Shops In ‘Operation Safe School’

Sajjanar said that the police carried out a trap operation upon the complaint of the parents and found evidence that the shopkeepers were selling tobacco products to children. He announced the appointment of a special officer under the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) to maintain continuous surveillance at the field level.

The operation involved the Task Force, H-NEW, reserve police and law enforcement units, the commissioner said. He personally inspected stores near educational institutions in Chirag Ali Lane, Red Hills, Mehdipatnam, Mallepally and Goshamahal. He instructed the authorities to file a lawsuit against shop owners who sell cigarettes and tobacco products on campuses in violation of the legislation.

Speaking to the media at MJ Bridge in Goshamahal, Sajjanar warned of a “fist punch” policy against those selling tobacco products to minors. He stressed that curbing tobacco sales near schools was not the responsibility of the police alone, and urged educational institution managements and parents to act with social responsibility.

He suggested installing CCTV cameras around educational institutions and monitoring the environment from command and control centres. He also advised parents to be careful about their children’s behavior, friends and movements outside school hours.

Senior police officers M. Srinivasulu, Tafseer Iqbal, Joel Davis, Swetha and Vaibhav Gaikwad Raghunath participated in the operation.

Consumption of nicotine and tobacco products is often the first step towards drug addiction, Sajjanar said. Stating that the easy availability of tobacco near educational institutions puts students at risk of becoming addicted, the official added that the police are taking strict measures to break this cycle at the first stage.

While the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003 prohibits the sale of tobacco products within 100 meters of educational institutions, selling tobacco to minors is a punishable offense under the Juvenile Justice Act. Sajjanar said the police are strictly monitoring the implementation of these laws, conducting simultaneous raids on shops violating the regulations and registering cases.

Jammikunta SI arrested for rape after acquaintance on Facebook

A police inspector from Karimnagar police commissionerate was arrested on rape charges following a complaint lodged at Subedari police station.

The accused, identified as Kadire Srikanth, currently serving as SI of Jammikunta in Karimnagar district, has been named in the case registered by Subedari police.

According to Subedari inspector Mekala Ranjit Kumar, the accused met a married woman living under Subedari police limits through Facebook about a year ago. After gaining her trust, he allegedly visited her home in May last year and committed the crime. The victim also claimed that he then continued to harass her over the phone.

The complaint was filed by the victim on April 15. Based on the victim’s statement, the police registered a case under BNS Section 64(2)(m). Police said the suspect escaped and special teams were formed to track him down.

Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.

The accused reportedly assumed the post of SI of Jammikunta 16 days before the case was registered.

Among the three injured in Peddapalli, a two-year-old child was also injured

There was panic in Andugulapalli village of Peddapalli mandal on Saturday after a stray dog ​​attacked and injured three people, including a two-year-old child.

The victims, identified as Koyyada Odelu, Narayana and a two-year-old baby, were shifted to Peddapalli Government Hospital for treatment.

According to sources, the incident took place while the child was playing in front of his house. It was reported that the stray dog ​​attacked the little boy, causing injuries to his shoulder and cheek. Before local residents could intervene, the animal allegedly attacked two more villagers in separate incidents.

While the condition of the injured child worried family members, the villagers stated that they were shocked by the incident.

Residents blamed the local panchayat and municipal authorities for failing to control stray dog ​​movement despite repeated complaints. They claimed that no steps were taken to neuter or vaccinate stray animals.

Local people called on the authorities to take urgent measures to solve the problem and ensure public safety in the village.

One kilometer traffic jam on NH 65 at Velminedu

Traffic on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad section of National Highway 65 was disrupted at Velminedu in Nalgonda district on Saturday afternoon, leading to a one-kilometre traffic jam.

According to sources, the disruption occurred after a tram loaded with rice overturned along the road and grain sacks spilled onto the highway.

Following the incident, vehicles were stranded on the highway for about half an hour.

On receiving information, Narketpally police arrived at the scene and removed the overturned vehicle, cleared the rice bags scattered around from the road and restored traffic flow to normal.

Cyberabad police take action against misbehavior

Cyberabad She Teams caught 36 people red-handed for inappropriate behavior in public places during 116 trapping operations conducted between 11 and 17 April. Police registered minor cases in 34 cases and counseled the remaining offenders. The teams also received 18 complaints from women through various channels. Meanwhile, Cyberabad Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) rescued a victim and nabbed one of the accused in a PITA case.

Efforts are on to reunite 41 families involved in marital disputes through counseling and Women Development and Empowerment Centre, said K. Srujana, DCP (Women and Child Safety Wing), Cyberabad.

Cyberabad police conducted awareness programs on human trafficking, housebreaking, harassment on social media, child marriages, child rights, child labor, stalking, begging, cyberbullying and cyber fraud with the participation of more than 1,846 members at various places under its jurisdiction.

Awareness sessions on women’s safety were also organized by Cyberabad police in collaboration with SCSC Women’s Safety Forum at Salesforce and JLL Electronic Arts in Madhapur. During these sessions, police shared practical information through real-life security scenarios and sensitized participants about effective reporting mechanisms during emergencies.

Major fire in home appliance unit in Sangareddy

A major fire broke out at an electrical appliances unit in Sultanpur village of Ameenpur mandal of Sangareddy district on Saturday.

“We rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information from the fire control room,” station fire officer (SFO) Venkat Nagendra said.

“We gained access to the building and our firefighters intervened quickly using appropriate extinguishing techniques. The fire was successfully brought under control and further growth and damage was prevented.”

The fire, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, was taken under control in 2 hours. “No one was injured, except for industrial materials such as stators, copper wires, furnaces and exhaust systems,” the SFO said.

Sangareddy district superintendent Nageshwara Rao said: “No casualty was reported. Timely intervention and coordinated efforts of the team ensured effective control of the fire.”

Airport noise zone rules changed

HMDA noted that rules restricting construction activities near airports now include specific provisions regarding sound resistance. New buildings, facilities, and projects (residential, institutional, hospital, and commercial) must include soundproof design, construction, and material selection to improve the indoor environment in accordance with existing building codes and regulations for any construction in airport noise zones.

Officials issued a change to Rule 3. To exercise the powers conferred under the relevant provisions of the GHMC Act, HMDA Act, Telangana Municipalities Act, Telangana Urban Areas (Development) Act and other relevant laws and GO dated April 7, 2012 Ms. No. With the partial modification of the rules published in 168 and subsequent amendments, the Government has now officially notified the change.

Youth dies in petrol attack in Sangareddy

A 16-year-old SSC student succumbed to burn injuries at Osmania General Hospital (OGH) in Sultanpur, Ameenpur mandal, at 5 am on Saturday. According to K. Subba Rao, the accused Shiva Krishna (49), a bricklayer, suspected that he was victimized because of an alleged affair with his daughter. He bought five liters of gasoline and hid it at his home.

In the early hours of April 1, the victim visited the house to meet his friend Uday Charan, son of Krishna. A heated argument ensued during which Krishna poured petrol on the victim in an open field. Subba Rao said the gasoline caught fire from the flames of the stove that other masons were using to prepare food for the journey.

M. Venkatamma, an old woman who tried to save the victim, also suffered burns. The victim, who was seriously injured in his face, head, chest and abdomen, was urgently taken to OGH. During interrogation, Krishna confessed to supplying petrol with the intention of eliminating the victim.

Osmania University Warns Against Fake Job Notifications; Legal Action Initiated

Osmania University has issued a warning stating that no such notification has been published due to fake recruitment advertisements claiming to recruit staff in the examination branch. The university said the messages and links were fake and intended to defraud job seekers. Candidates are advised not to share their personal information or pay any application fees to unauthorized persons or platforms. The university said such scams are designed to misuse data and money from applicants. Authorities also said legal action was taken against the people behind the fake ads. The university said all official recruitment notifications are published only on the official website and urged the public to verify information before responding to any job-related messages.