Hyderabad police nab chain snatcher, recover gold chain
Malkpet: The sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force, South-East Zone team along with Malakpet Police apprehended bike born chain snatcher who snatched a chain from an octogenarian and escaped from the spot on Sunday. The police have recovered Gold weighing about 40 Grams, a bike used in the commission of offence and other all worth of 3.5 lakhs from the accused possession.
The police identified the arrested accused chain snatcher as Gatadi Sai kumar and the receiver Sriram Srinivas owner of Balaji Jewelers, Armoor, Nizamabad,
According to the police the accused Gatadi Sai Kumar, hailing from Nizamabad migrated to Hyderabad and living in saroornagar for better livelihood. The accused used to work as a professional ladies’ hairdresser and occasionally as a rider for Rapido.
“As his earnings were insufficient to support his lavish lifestyle, leading him to hatch a plan for chain snatching. After conducting reconnaissance in isolated areas, he selected a spot near Mumtaz College Road, Malakpet. On last Tuesday (June 18, 2024) at around 9:00 PM, he snatched a gold chain from an elderly woman and fled on his Honda Activa, which had no number plate” said Hyderabd police in an official statement.
Subsequently a chain snatching case was booked at Malakpet Police Station. Malakpet booked a case under section 392 (robbery) and started investigation.
Investigation revealed that that same day, the accused Sai kumar traveled to his hometown, Armoor, and sold the stolen gold chain to Sriram Srinivas (the receiver) for Rs. 1.3lakhs .The accused was identified through CCTV footage and technical clues.
The above accused persons were apprehended under the supervision of Ande Srinivasa Rao, Addl. Dy. Commissioner of Police, Task Force, Hyderabad, by D. Venkat Reddy, Inspector of Police, South-East Zone Task Force, and Sub Inspectors P. Sairam, Sk. Kaviuddin and the team of South-East Zone Task Force along with Malakpet Police.
Hyderabad Police Apprehend Chain Snatcher and Accomplice, Recover 40g of Stolen Gold”
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.
