Special Zonal Crime team nabs robbery gang in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Special Zonal Crime Team, CCS, DD, and Gopalapuram Police Station apprehended a robbery gang in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The police identified the offenders as Mohammed Junaid, aged 22, and Md Sooyub, aged 19, both laborers from Bholakpur, Musheerabad. A juvenile also participated in the crimes.
Modus operandi of robbery gang:
The accused persons hatched a plan to illegal gain easy money by committing property offences to meet their needs, as per their plan they approach to innocent victims on their two wheeler, who used to be on road in night time, they threaten the people by showing Dagger and forcefully extort money and cell phones.
Recovered items’ details:
The police recovered a Bajaj Pulsar NS 125CC motorcycle, four mobile phones (Redmi 12 5G, Vivo Y 200 G, Vivo Y 33, and Xiaomi), and a dagger from the robbery gang.
These items were linked to three cases: Cr.No.184/2024 U/sec 392 IPC. Which states that “On May 24, three men robbed Siddartha Aravind Kumar at knifepoint at Secunderabad’s 16 No. Bus Stop. The assailants, arriving on a bike, snatched his Redmi 12 5G phone and Rs. 400 cash. Kumar reported the incident to Gopalapuram Police, seeking legal action.”
Another case at the same station Cr.No.188/2024 U/s 394 IPC of Gopalapuram PS. Which states that “On Tuesday, three men robbed B. Sanjeev Kumar at knifepoint near Alugaddabavi X Road. The assailants, who had offered him a lift, stole his MI Max phone and injured his hand.”
Another FIR filed at Afzalgunj with Cr.No.354/2024 under IPC section 382.
Inspector D. Bikshapathi, along with HCs Md. Zia and Srisailam, and PCs Md. Mazhar, Ravi Kumar, Vikram, Srinivas, Praveen Kumar, Raghu, and Shahbaz, conducted the operation under ACP G. Venkateswara Reddy’s supervision. They made significant efforts to apprehend the accused, who were then handed over to Gopalapuram Police for further legal action.
Public advisory
The police advise the public to remain vigilant while using mobile phones at night or in isolated areas. Mobile shop owners should avoid purchasing phones without bills, especially from suspicious individuals, and report such encounters to the local police.
This successful operation highlights the dedication of Hyderabad’s law enforcement in maintaining public safety and addressing property crimes effectively. The police continue to urge community cooperation to prevent such offenses.
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.
