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Senior citizen duped of ₹14.35 lakh in online investment scam using Finance Minister’s photo

A 68-year-old resident of Santoshnagar lost ₹14.35 lakh to fraudsters who used Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s photograph in a fake advertisement. According to police, the victim came across a Facebook advertisement in June 2025, which promised high returns through investments in metal trading. After clicking the link, he received WhatsApp calls from a man claiming…

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Despite ceasefire announcement, increased police patrolling to continue across Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police conducting a foot patrolling exercise for confidence building and area domination at various residential colonies in Asif Nagar division on Friday. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement In a bid to maintain heightened vigilance and reinforce public confidence, police forces across Hyderabad and Cyberabad have intensified patrolling efforts, even as reports emerge of fresh…

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Five drug offenders arrested in separate cases

Hyderabad Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) P. Viswa Prasad addressing a press meet in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR The Hyderabad police arrested five drug offenders, including three inter-State suppliers in two separate operations. A total of 2.49 kilogram of ganja, 44 LSD blots, 250 gram of magic mushrooms, and other items…

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Three arrested in online cricket betting

Hyderabad police have busted an organised cricket betting racket, arresting three individuals involved in illegal online betting during the ongoing Indian premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The Commissioner’s Task Force, South-East Zone, along with the Narayanguda Police, conducted the operation, seizing ₹1.32 lakh in cash and three mobile phones from the accused. The arrested individuals…

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