Charminar Crime

Excise officials seize Rs.2 crores worth opium disguised in clothes in Hyderabad

Aiswarya 3 May 2024 12:16 AM

CHARMINAR: Prohibition and excise department officials, Shamshabad unveiled an opium syndicate and seized around Rs. 2 crores worth of opium which is being smuggled into Hyderabad under the camouflage of clothes on Thursday.

In joint operation District Task Force, Prohibition and Excise team and SHO Shamshabad jointly apprehended the accused Dala Ram at Babul reddy nagar, Katedan, Rajendra Nagar under the limits of Shamshabad Excise station. The accused was clandestinely smuggling the contraband opium from Rajasthan.

The Excise officials intercepted the Four wheeler bound to Hyderabad from Rajasthan. Upon checking the officials found Opium- 2.3 Kgs, Opium Poppy Powder- 29 kgs, Opium Poppy Straw (Husk) – 44 Kgs , Mixed tobacco and poppy straw powder- (1000) kgs and seized the contraband. The officials pegged the worth of seized contraband at Rs 1. 73 crores.

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According to the excise officials, the accused Dala Ram got addicted to consuming narcotics and later started procuring from his native state Rajasthan and supplying the same to local PAN masala manufacturer Azad in Katedan and thus earning easy money by illegal means.

Opium is being supplied to various gutka factories

Preliminary investigation revealed that Dala Ram bought the Opium, Poppy powder and Poppy straw (Husk) from his native place in Rajasthan. “Later, came in contact with Azad (in Hyderabad ) and he started procuring Opium at low rate Rs 1500/10 grams,and selling the same to the customers at double the price Rs.3,000/10 grams and transport the Opium from Rajasthan to Hyderabad by concealing them in clothes and travel in his Bolero vehicle” said Excise officials in a statement.

Further the officials are probing the main source of opium and identify the consumers in Hyderabad. The officials are collecting the incriminating evidence against Dala Ram and efforts are made to apprehend the absconding accused.

Excise officials appealed to the public and students that procuring, selling, transportation and consumption of the banned Narcotics substances and drugs is a crime and punishable for imprisonment for a period of 10 years and also death, according to Section 31A of the NDPS Act.

cinema beat

Actor Ajith Kumar Telugu-Tamil bilingual Good Bad Ugly’s second look released

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad: Ajith Kumar, in collaboration with director Adhik Ravichandran and the Indian Top Production House Mythri Movie Makers, is set to take audiences by storm with their next Crazy Entertainer. A Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie, Good Bad Ugly. This film is said to be one of the biggest entertainers in the making and has already generated a significant buzz with its first look.

The second look poster has now been revealed by the makers, featuring Ajith Kumar in an electrifying new avatar. Ajith is seen wearing black shades and a prisoner’s uniform, exuding energy and intensity. The tattoo on his hand and the backdrop of blazing gunfire add to the drama. This look is currently trending across social media platforms, captivating fans and critics alike.

Good Bad Ugly boasts the involvement of top-class technicians. Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music, while Abhinandan Ramanujam is handling the cinematography, and Vijay Velukutty is the editor. The film is progressing at a rapid pace and is scheduled for a grand release on Sankranti 2025.

cinema beat

Rajamouli to Chiranjeevi, film industry all in praise for Prabhas’s Kalki 2898AD

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad : Prabhas’s and Nag Ashwin’s combo, Kalki 2898AD, the futuristic mythological sci-fi movie made it to the blockbuster talk. The magnum opus project released with high expectations and as of now it seems to stand the test of audience and proved them right with spectacular reviews all over.

Actor Chiranjeevi took to X to share his appreciation for the entire team of Kalki 2898AD and said, “Hearing fabulous reports about #Kalki2898AD ! Kudos to @nagashwin7 for your creative genius for making this Mytho-Sci-Fi futuristic film with such stellar star cast with @SrBachchan #Prabhas @deepikapadukone & @ikamalhaasan Hearty Congratulations to my favourite producer @AshwiniDuttCh garu, the passionate & courageous @SwapnaDuttCh #PriyankaDutt & the entire team for this achievement. Dream On and Make the Flag of Indian Cinema fly higher & higher!!!”

Meanwhile, the blockbuster director Rajamouli has also shared his short appreciation via X. Rajamouli said, “Loved the world-building of #Kalki2898AD… It transported me into various realms with its incredible settings. Darling just killed it with his timing and ease… Great support from Amitabh ji, Kamal sir, and Deepika. The last 30 minutes of the film took me to a whole new world. Kudos to Nagi and the entire Vyjayanthi team for their unmatched efforts in executing it.”

Cinematographer and director, Ravi K Chandran said, “Finally a truly international standard film making from india .. thanks to the amazing producers for the Absolutely stunning film ..outstanding cinematography Director @nagashwin7 nailed it .total paisa vasool ., enjoyed it .. please watch it on big screen”

Director Ram Gopal Varma also took to X and said, “Hey @nagashwin7 KUDOS to your AMBITION and IMAGINATION .. @srbachchan is a 100 times more dynamic than ever and #prabhas is in a never before seen avatar and AHEM also THANKS for giving me my acting DEBUT #Kalki2898”

Kalki 2898 AD is a pan-Indian film, bringing together top talents from across the country. The ensemble cast features Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, this multilingual, mythology-inspired sci-fi spectacle released on June 27, 2024.

Crime Hyderabad

Hyderabad Traffic police cracks down on school vehicle violations

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad: In a special drive against the vehicle plying school children, Hyderabad Traffic Police has cracked a whip against vehicles carrying school children in excess of the capacity and also the vehicle condition in Hyderabad City.

On Thursday Hyderabad traffic police identified 406 Auto rickshaw drivers not wearing proper uniform , 95 auto rickshaw carrying excess school children, 57 cases where school children were sitting beside the driver, 11 auto rickshaw drivers without driving licence, and 11 auto rickshaw without documents.

Most concerning is the wrong side driving. Traffic police have found 40 auto rickshaw drivers driving on the wrong side. Wrong side driving led to one of the most causes of accidents reported in the last few years.

“We have formed special teams which will conduct a special drive in the morning from 07.30 a.m to 09.30 a.m. and in the evening from 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.” Hyderabad Traffic police in an official statement. Further they added, Special focus is kept on the Auto Rickshaws without fitness certificates, without driving licence, drunken drive, overloading (more than 6 children of 12 years and below in 3 passenger Auto Rickshaw and 8 children in 4 passenger Auto Rickshaw), minor driving, and other violations.

These special teams will also hold a meeting with school management and counsel the parents who are carrying extra children on their two-wheelers and explain to them about the security and safety of school children.

Hyderabad Traffic Police appealed to all the parents not to send their children in a vehicle carrying more than the seating capacity. “Transporting Children in an overloaded vehicle is a clear violation of Traffic rules. This endangers the lives of children,” said Hyderabd traffic police.

Further they requested the school managements and parents to check the validity of documents -Driving Licence of Driver, Registration Certificate, Insurance Certificate and Fitness Certificate- of vehicles before engaging such vehicles for sending children to the Schools. They are also requested to verify the antecedents / behavior of the driver.