Andhra Pradesh woman arrested in Hyderabad for sharing morphed minor’s images
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested a 24-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh on Thursday for morphing images of a minor girl and posting them on social media. She appeared before the XII ACMM Court and was subsequently remanded to judicial custody.
The investigation stemmed from a complaint received by the cybercrime police from Hyderabad. The complainant alleged that an individual using the profile name Lalenthika Vasya had been posting abusive and sexually explicit comments about him on social media platforms like YouTube, where he uploaded legal awareness videos. The anonymous person uploaded morphed videos and images of him, his wife, and his 11-year-old daughter.
A case was registered on February 21, 2024, under sections 67, 67(A), 67(B) of I.T. Act & Sec.11R/w 12 of POCSO Act-2012, initiated a thorough investigation.
During the investigation, it was discovered that the 24-year-old woman from Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh, had relocated to Hyderabad and joined an IAS Coaching Centre in Ashok Nagar, Himayat Nagar, to prepare for Group-I examinations. She allegedly made a love proposal to one of the faculty members at the coaching center, which was rejected as he was already married with children. Holding a grudge, she collected his family profile from Instagram and created fake accounts on Instagram and YouTube channels. She then uploaded family photos, including those of his wife and minor daughter, on official Instagram pages of TS High Court, the IAS Coaching Centre, various media channels, and among the student community, relatives, and friends of the faculty and his wife.
The cybercrime police, using technical evidence, identified and apprehended the accused in Ananthapur. She was brought before the XII ACMM Court in Hyderabad and remanded to judicial custody.
Inspector K. Saidulu of the Cyber Crime Police Station led the investigation under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Chand Basha and Deputy Commissioner D. Kavitha, both from the Cyber Crime Police Station in Hyderabad.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
