Hyderabad:In the Hyderabad police commissionerate, 189 rowdy sheeters tested positive for drugs. Following instructions from Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, sleuths of the Task Force and Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H‑NEW) conducted medical tests on rowdy sheeters.
During the drive, tests were conducted on rowdy sheeters, trouble‑mongers and individuals with a history of regular drug consumption in NDPS cases, with the aim of creating awareness among drug consumers about the legal consequences they may face. These tests were carried out at Osmania General Hospital (OGH), Gandhi Hospital and the Government Hospital for Mental Care, Erragadda.
In total, 239 persons were tested at OGH and the Government Hospital for Mental Health, Erragadda. Of them, 189 tested positive. The individuals were counselled by psychiatrists on the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of rehabilitation. Appropriate legal cases are being booked against those found positive, as per law.
Hyderabad police and H‑NEW said they are committed to taking strict action against drug‑related activities while also helping those affected to recover through counselling and rehabilitation. Task Force deputy commissioner of police Vaibhav Raghunath Gaikwad urged everyone to stay away from drugs and support a healthy and safe community.
Woman dies by suicide after HIV injection
Hyderabad:A 23‑year‑old woman died by suicide in Annojiguda a month after her partner allegedly injected her with HIV‑positive blood for calling off their marriage proposal. The woman, identified as Ramani, was reportedly depressed and living with her grandparents. When they went to another room, she hanged herself.
According to officials, Ramani’s wedding had been fixed with Manohar, a resident of Rajiv Gruha Kalpa Colony in Annojiguda. After medical tests revealed Manohar was HIV‑positive, the wedding was cancelled. Angered, he allegedly filled a syringe with his blood and injected it into Ramani when she was alone on March 11. She developed pain, infection and fever, and later disclosed to doctors in Uppal that he had forcibly injected her blood.
Manohar was arrested on March 15 by Pocharam IT Corridor Police Station and is currently in jail on remand. Relatives said Ramani went into depression after the incident. Her body was sent to Gandhi Hospital for post‑mortem and later handed over to her parents.
The accused, originally from Jangaon village, had moved to the city years ago in search of livelihood. Officials said his parents were also HIV‑positive and his father had died earlier.
A case was registered against Manohar under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, and police said they may add Section 306 (abetment to suicide).
MMC deploys electric fogging machines
Hyderabad:The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) has deployed 10 modern electric fogging units to strengthen mosquito control measures in its jurisdiction. BRS MLA of LB Nagar, Devi Reddy Sudheer Reddy, was present when the vehicles were flagged off. Recently, the MLA, wearing a mosquito‑net outfit, took potshots at the authorities for failing to control the mosquito menace in his constituency.
Powered by advanced technology, the vehicles ensure wider coverage, higher efficiency and longer operational hours compared to traditional methods. MMC officials said that with trained field staff and smart deployment, the initiative marks a shift towards a more systematic, technology‑driven approach to pest control, ensuring safer and healthier communities.