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In response to the growing number of online fraud attempts reported across the state, Mahabubnagar police have launched a cyber crime awareness initiative aimed at educating residents about digital safety. The campaign focuses on common online scams, fraudulent financial transactions, fake job offers, and social media fraud. Officials are conducting awareness sessions in schools, colleges, and public institutions to help citizens identify and avoid cyber threats. Police have advised residents not to share banking information, OTPs, or personal details with unknown individuals and to immediately report suspicious activity through official cyber crime reporting channels. The initiative is expected to improve public awareness and strengthen cyber security across the district.

Hyderabad: A day after a fatal road accident on the Mahabubnagar bypass road involving a Hayabusa superbike that claimed five lives, it has emerged that police have booked all the remaining riders, along with their Mahabubnagar host, under Section 105 of the BNS for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Investigators have also begun examining CCTV footage from multiple locations to identify those involved and reconstruct the sequence of events.Preliminary findings suggest that 15 youngsters from Hyderabad travelled to Mahabubnagar town on 12 motorcycles and a car. While two of them died in the crash, the others allegedly fled the scene instead of staying back after the accident.The incident occurred around 12.30 am on Monday on the Mahabubnagar bypass road in the Palakonda area. A speeding Hayabusa bike, suspected to be cruising at approximately 160 kmph, crashed into a sedan that was taking a right turn at a median opening. Two persons on the bike and three passengers, including two children sitting in the rear seat of the sedan, died in the accident.Police have identified that the group attended a family function of a local businessman Md Jahangeer at a function hall in Mahabubnagar around 10.30 pm on Sunday.    by Taboola Sponsored Links You May Like Indians over 65 are switching from hearing aids to this new device.Hearing AidsAuthorities have summoned him to identify the bikers.In his complaint, Md Arif, a relative of the deceased car passengers, alleged that despite being aware of the risks associated with high-speed riding on the bypass road, Jahangeer had invited the group to Mahabubnagar. He further stated that the accident occurred while they were returning from the event.Sub-inspector G. Vijay Kumar confirmed that a case has been registered under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 125(a) (causing hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the BNS on Monday night against Jahangeer and the bikers.During questioning, Jahangeer reportedly stated that he knew only some of the bikers through Instagram. Police said that due to the late hour and heavy traffic movement, identifying all individuals involved was initially difficult. A team has since been dispatched to Hyderabad to trace the remaining suspects.According to investigators, the invitation to the function was shared among the bikers on their WhatsApp group, leading to 15 of them arriving in Mahabubnagar on multiple bikes and a car. After the crash, 13 of them allegedly left the scene and returned to Hyderabad without waiting for the authorities.Police have so far identified some of the bikers and the car driver as Ben, Atif, Wasim, Omer, and Azam. Efforts are ongoing to trace them and identify the remaining individuals involved in what investigators describe as dangerously reckless driving behaviour, a Mahabubnagar police officer said.

District police have launched a special enforcement drive targeting illegal activities including gambling, unauthorized liquor sales, and other unlawful operations. Officials stated that regular inspections and surprise checks are being conducted across multiple mandals to strengthen law and order. Several individuals have reportedly been questioned during the operation, while authorities continue to monitor sensitive locations. Police have appealed to citizens to cooperate and report suspicious activities through official channels. The initiative is part of broader efforts aimed at improving public safety and ensuring peaceful conditions throughout the district.

Mahabubnagar Police have successfully solved a recent twin murder case that had created concern among local residents. Following an intensive investigation involving forensic analysis and witness statements, authorities arrested two suspects believed to be connected to the crime. Police officials stated that multiple teams were deployed to trace the accused, resulting in their arrest within a short period. The investigation revealed important evidence that helped establish the sequence of events leading to the incident. Authorities have assured residents that strict action will be taken against those involved and that public safety remains a top priority.

RGIA Police in Hyderabad arrested an inter-state  bike thief and recovered four motorcycles valued at Rs 8 lakh. The suspect, hailing from Mahabubnagar, allegedly posed as a customer to steal premium bikes from showrooms and service centres.  Geographic Reference By Telangana Today Updated On – 4 June 2026, 11:53 PM Hyderabad: The RGIA police arrested an inter-state bike thief and recovered four motorcycles worth Rs 8 lakh on Thursday. Bicycles & Accessories The suspect, Vishwakarma Mohan Kumar (32) of Mahabubnagar, allegedly targeted premium bikes parked at showrooms and service centres by posing as a customer. Powered By VidCrunch The recovered vehicles were linked to theft cases in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.