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Be Alert Until Marriage: Hyderabad CP Sajjanar Warns Women Against Marriage Frauds

Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar has issued a strong warning to women to remain cautious until they get married, amid rising cases of marriage-related frauds in the city.

He stated that fraudsters are increasingly targeting women under the pretext of marriage, not only in love marriages but also in arranged alliances finalized by families. According to him, several complaints related to such incidents have recently been received by the police.

The accused often follow traditional customs like bride-viewing ceremonies and engagements to gain trust. Once the marriage is considered confirmed, they emotionally manipulate the women, coerce them into physical relationships, and later reveal their true intentions.

After fulfilling their demands, the fraudsters allegedly demand large sums of money or additional dowry, threatening to cancel the marriage if their demands are not met. Fear of social stigma and loss of reputation after engagement often prevents victims and their families from coming forward, which the offenders exploit further.

Commissioner Sajjanar urged women not to blindly trust even arranged proposals and advised them to carefully observe the groom’s behavior, habits, and social circle. He emphasized that any pressure for physical intimacy or private meetings before marriage should be treated as a serious red flag.

He assured that victims should not fear blackmail or monetary demands and must report such cases immediately. The identity of complainants will be kept strictly confidential.

Women facing such issues can contact Hyderabad SHE Teams via WhatsApp at 9490616555 or call Dial 100 for immediate assistance.


అమ్మాయిలూ జాగ్రత్త.. పెళ్లి పీటలు ఎక్కేవరకు అప్రమత్తంగా ఉండాలి: హైదరాబాద్ సీపీ సజ్జనార్

పెళ్లి పేరుతో జరుగుతున్న మోసాలపై యువతులు అప్రమత్తంగా ఉండాలని హైదరాబాద్ పోలీస్ కమిషనర్ సజ్జనార్ హెచ్చరించారు. ప్రస్తుతం అమ్మాయిలనే టార్గెట్‌గా చేసుకుని కొందరు కేటుగాళ్లు పక్కా ప్లాన్‌తో మోసాలకు పాల్పడుతున్నారని తెలిపారు.

ప్రేమ పెళ్లిళ్లే కాకుండా పెద్దలు కుదిర్చిన వివాహాల మాటున కూడా మోసాలు జరుగుతున్నాయని ఆయన ఆందోళన వ్యక్తం చేశారు. పెళ్లి చూపులు, నిశ్చితార్థం పూర్తయ్యాక పెళ్లి ఖాయమైందన్న చనువుతో యువతులకు దగ్గరవుతున్నారని, ఆ తర్వాత ఎమోషనల్ బ్లాక్‌మెయిల్ చేసి శారీరకంగా లోబరుచుకుంటున్నారని వెల్లడించారు.

తీరా తమ ఉద్దేశం నెరవేరిన తర్వాత భారీగా డబ్బులు డిమాండ్ చేయడం, అదనపు కట్నం ఇవ్వకపోతే పెళ్లి రద్దు చేస్తామని బెదిరింపులకు దిగుతున్నారని తెలిపారు. నిశ్చితార్థం జరిగిపోయి సమాజానికి విషయం తెలిసిపోవడంతో పరువు పోతుందనే భయంతో చాలా మంది ఫిర్యాదు చేయడానికి వెనుకాడుతున్నారని, ఇదే మోసగాళ్లకు అవకాశంగా మారుతోందని సజ్జనార్ పేర్కొన్నారు.

పెళ్లి పీటలు ఎక్కేవరకు అప్రమత్తంగా ఉండాలని, పెద్దలు కుదిర్చిన సంబంధమే కదా అని గుడ్డిగా నమ్మవద్దని సూచించారు. పెళ్లికి ముందే ఏకాంతంగా కలవాలని లేదా శారీరక సంబంధానికి ఒత్తిడి చేస్తే తప్పకుండా అనుమానించాలని, ధైర్యంగా తిరస్కరించాలని చెప్పారు.

డబ్బు డిమాండ్ చేసినా, బ్లాక్‌మెయిల్ చేసినా భయపడవద్దని, వెంటనే ఫిర్యాదు చేయాలని ఆయన పిలుపునిచ్చారు. ఇలాంటి ఘటనల్లో బాధితుల వివరాలు పూర్తిగా గోప్యంగా ఉంచుతామని భరోసా ఇచ్చారు.

సమస్యలు ఎదురైతే వెంటనే హైదరాబాద్ షీ టీమ్స్ వాట్సాప్ నంబర్ 9490616555కు లేదా డయల్ 100కు కాల్ చేయాలని సూచించారు.

Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 Voting Underway Across 116 Municipalities, 7 Corporations

Hyderabad, February 11, 2026: Voting for the Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 commenced at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday across the State, marking a significant political event that is expected to shape the urban governance landscape for the coming years. The polling process is being conducted in 2,569 wards across 116 Municipalities and 412 wards in seven Municipal Corporations, covering urban local bodies across Telangana.

Voters are electing Councillors and Corporators, who will play a key role in municipal administration, development planning, and local governance. Polling will continue until 5:00 p.m. Officials have put in place elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful voting, including deployment of adequate security personnel and monitoring teams.

In case of any disturbances or procedural issues, re-polling, if necessary, will be held on February 12. The counting of votes is scheduled for February 13, and results are expected to be declared soon after the counting process concludes.


High-Stakes Political Battle

The Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 are being closely watched as a crucial political test for all major parties in the State.

After registering a significant victory in the Gram Panchayat elections held in December last year, the ruling Congress party is aiming to consolidate its position as the dominant political force in Telangana. The party views these municipal elections as an opportunity to strengthen its urban support base and reaffirm public confidence in its governance.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on the other hand, is striving to emerge as a credible and strong alternative to both the Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). The party hopes to expand its footprint in urban Telangana and improve upon its past performances.

For the BRS, these elections carry added significance. After facing setbacks in the 2023 Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the party managed a respectable performance in the recent Gram Panchayat elections. It is now keen to convert that momentum into substantial gains in the municipal elections to revive its political fortunes.

Political analysts believe the results of these urban local body polls will offer key insights into shifting voter preferences and party strengths in Telangana ahead of future electoral contests.


Administrative Timeline

The election process does not conclude with the declaration of results. The next phase involves the formal constitution of municipal bodies:

  • February 13: Counting of votes
  • Soon after counting: Declaration of results
  • February 16 at 11:00 a.m.: Oath-taking ceremony for newly elected Ward Members (Councillors/Corporators)
  • Following the oath ceremony, indirect elections will be conducted for the posts of Mayor/Chairperson and Deputy Mayor/Vice Chairperson.

These indirect elections will determine the leadership of municipal corporations and municipalities, further intensifying political negotiations and alliances where no party secures a clear majority.


Crucial Moment for Urban Governance

With thousands of candidates in the fray and lakhs of voters participating, the Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 represent a significant moment for grassroots democracy in urban areas. The elected representatives will be responsible for key civic issues such as infrastructure development, sanitation, drinking water supply, urban planning, and welfare implementation.

As voting continues across the State, attention now turns to voter turnout percentages and the eventual outcome, which could reshape Telangana’s urban political landscape.

NMDC–The Hindu FIC Chess Tournament to Be Held in Hyderabad on January 3

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), in association with The Hindu, will organise the FIC Chess Tournament in Hyderabad on Saturday, January 3. The one-day tournament will take place at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur.

The competition will feature multiple age categories — Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15 — for both boys and girls. Matches will be conducted on a Swiss League format and played under the latest FIDE Rapid Rules.

Players born on or after January 1, 2011, are eligible to participate. The tournament is being organised under the aegis of the Telangana Chess Association.

Registration Details

  • Registration is free of cost
  • Online registration only (no spot registrations)
  • Participants must carry a photocopy of their Aadhaar card, which is mandatory and must be produced on demand
  • Registered players are required to report at the venue by 9.30 a.m.

Prizes

The top three finishers in each category will receive prizes, certificates, and a shield.
The prize distribution ceremony will be held at the NMDC Office, Masab Tank, on January 26, 2026. Winners will be informed separately about the ceremony timings.

For further information, participants may contact the organisers at 9989912645.

GHMC to Be Split Into Three Civic Bodies: Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri 31 December 2025

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), currently India’s largest civic body, is set to be trifurcated into three separate municipal corporations — Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri — as part of a major administrative reorganisation planned by the Telangana government.

According to government sources, an official announcement is likely after the current GHMC Council’s term ends on February 10, 2026. More details are expected to emerge during the Telangana Assembly session scheduled for January 2026.

Why the GHMC Is Being Reorganised

Over the years, GHMC’s jurisdiction has expanded significantly. The civic body now covers 2,053 square kilometres, following the merger of 27 urban local bodies located within or around the Outer Ring Road (ORR). This expansion transformed GHMC into a massive administrative unit, raising concerns over efficiency and governance.

Currently, GHMC is divided into:

  • 12 zones
  • 60 circles
  • 300 wards

Before the expansion, the erstwhile GHMC covered just 650 sq. km, with 30 circles and 150 wards.

Proposed Ward Distribution

The state government is reportedly considering two possible models for dividing the wards among the three new municipal corporations:

  1. Hyderabad: 150 wards
    Cyberabad: 75 wards
    Malkajgiri: 75 wards

OR

  1. Equal distribution:
    • Hyderabad: 100 wards
    • Cyberabad: 100 wards
    • Malkajgiri: 100 wards

A final decision is expected closer to the announcement date.

Impact on Urban Governance

The proposed trifurcation aims to:

  • Improve administrative efficiency
  • Ensure better civic service delivery
  • Enable focused urban planning for different regions

If implemented, GHMC will lose its status as the country’s largest municipal corporation, marking a significant shift in Hyderabad’s urban governance structure.

Training held for poll officers ahead of Jubilee Hills by-election

Hyderabad, Oct 29
In preparation for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, the Hyderabad District Election Officer (DEO) and GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan emphasised the crucial role of Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs) in ensuring a free, fair and transparent polling process.

Addressing officials at a training session held at G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, Shaikpet, Karnan said all polling staff must have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and should discharge them with complete neutrality and integrity.

Nearly 500 officials attended the session conducted in two batches. The training included hands-on demonstrations on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)—Ballot Units (BUs), Control Units (CUs), and VVPAT systems.

The DEO instructed that each polling station would be equipped with four BUs, one CU and one VVPAT, given that 59 candidates, including NOTA, are contesting in the by-poll. He urged officers to thoroughly study the Presiding Officer’s Handbook issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and prepare checklists for polling-day activities, including verification of materials, voter lists and machines.

Election Police Observer Om Prakash Tripathi and Expenditure Observer Sanjeev Kumar Lal inspected the training and advised officials to adhere strictly to ECI guidelines to maintain transparency and credibility in the electoral process.