Rachakonda police busts Interstate drug smuggling at Choutuppal
LB Nagar: The sleuths of SOT-LB Nagar Zone team along with Choutuppal Police, Rachakonda busted an interstate drug trafficking Odisha, apprehended three ganja transporters and seized 280 Kgs of Dry Ganja from the accused. The arrested accused Bhosale Aba Machhindra, Avinash Shivaji Rathod and Siddha Rameshwar Pujari all hailing from Maharashtra state.
With a tip off information the SOT, LB Nagar Zone team along with Choutuppal Police intercepted four wheeler being a Fake number plate and another car at Pathangi Toll gate on NH-65 in the limits of Choutuppal Police station of Rachakonda commissionerate and apprehended three peddlers and seized contraband Ganja weighing 280 kgs from the two cars.
According to the police, The accused Bhosale Aba Machhindra had discontinued his intermediate studies. After intermediate he worked as cleaner on a lorry, later learnt driving and eking his livelihood by working as driver. The accused Avinash Shivaji Rathod @ Avi recently completed 12th class and discontinued his further studies and presently working as driver. The accused Siddha Rameshwar Pujari alias Sidhu studied up to SSC and working as driver.
Investigation revealed that the three persons along with their common friend Ajay Rathod hatched a plan to gain easy money by illegal means of procuring and selling Ganja. Previously they procured Ganja from Alurikota, Alimela Tehsil of Malkangiri district, Odisha State and disposed of it for higher price and gained huge money. Accordingly as per their plan, Ajay Rathod contacted Teja from Odisha, a Ganja supplier and the four mobilized funds and paid money to Teja.
On 23.06.2024 the accused went to Alurikota, Odisha from Solapur via Hyderabad, Khammam in two cars Innova vehicle having Fake number plate AP28AE5902 and 2) Swift Dzire- MH08AN3438, which were arranged by Ajay Rathod, where the accused Teja arranged the contraband Dry Ganja weighing about 280 KGs. The three accused loaded the Ganja and left from Odisha State via Vijayawada AP – Suryapet – Choutuppal – Hyderabad, (Telangana) – Solapur, Maharashtra State.Meanwhile police intercepted and arrested them. Further police sent the accused to judicial custody and further investigation is underway.
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.
