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BENGALURU: South division police investigating the Rs 7.11-crore daylight heist are yet to get vital leads about the robbers, and are questioning more than 30 suspects, including the Cash Management Services (CMS) staff. However, two suspects identified as Hemanth and Sunil from Kalyan Nagar, near Banaswadi, were taken into custody near Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, but there was no confirmation from police about their detention. The Toyota Innova in which the accused had escaped was found abandoned in Andhra Pradesh. Three vehicles -- the Innova, a Maruti Suzuki Zen and Maruti Suzuki WagonR -- were used by the accused to escape with the cash. Investigators found the Innova used in the crime had a fake number plate of a Maruti Swift, whose owner resides on Indiranagar 100 Feet Road in Bengaluru. The gang used an Uttar Pradesh registration number on the same Innova while leaving the city via Hoskote-Malur Road. Checks are being conducted at all city borders, including Hoskote, Chikkaballapur and Kolar, and CCTVs at tollgates and in the vicinity are also being checked. The gang hoodwinked police by splitting into teams and travelling in three cars. They were successful in making police track only the Innova, while actually escaping with the cash in the Zen and WagonR. Police are also not ruling out the possibility of the accused hiding in the city, and are also checking if the accused had visited Angala Parameswari temple in Tamil Nadu and Tirumala Tirupati temple. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh was in Siddapura police station, where the case was registered, till late Wednesday night. The driver of the cash-in-transit-vehicle (GJ-01-HT-9173) and another CMS staffer were again taken to the scene of crime on Thursday. One team visited Bengaluru Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara, following clues that the accused conducted the operation from inside the jail premises. Around 18 teams have been formed to probe the case. Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials have also been also roped in for the investigation, which is being supervised by four Joint Commissioners of Police. More than 50 senior police officers in the rank of ACP and police inspectors are checking CCTV footage and other technical details on suspicion that the gang has fled to a neighbouring state. Police question Swift owner The accused had used registration number KA-03-NC-8052 for the Innova in which they initially escaped with the money from the city. During investigations, police found that the registration number belongs to a white Maruti Swift, and the owner is Gangadhar, a senior citizen who lives on Indiranagar 100 Feet Road. A traffic police officer visited Gangadhars residence soon after the daylight heist, and found the Swift with the same registration number parked inside the house compound. Police explained to him that his vehicles registration number was used by the gang that had robbed Rs 7.11 crore and escaped. Police checked the car details with the owner to rule out the possibility of any foul play. His statements were also recorded. Gangadhar (78) told the media that he doesnt know why his cars number plate was used, and police should investigate. Police must find out how the accused got my car number. A traffic police officer came to my residence on Wednesday afternoon, saying my car number had been misused. Later, I got to know through the media. The car is a 2018 model, I am the single owner and have driven around 45,000km. I rarely use my car, and had taken it to the showroom to change the old number plate to High Security Registration Plate. I am a heart patient and my blood pressure has shot up ever since I found out about the car number being used for the robbery. I did not sleep the entire night,he said. Police on the job: Home Minister G Parameshwara Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwara told the media that police have taken all information, and are checking if the accused are from Karnataka or any other state. The registration number of a Maruti Swift was used for the Innova, and the owner has been contacted. After the robbery, the accused changed vehicles to transport the cash. Exact information about the vehicles in which the cash was taken is not yet known. The accused will be arrested soon, the minister said.
President Murmu in Tiruchanoor, Begins Two-Day Tirupati Tour
As per temple tradition, on Friday, she would first visit the Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple before offering prayers at the Sri Venkateswara temple.
Karthika Masa Laksha Deepotsavam concludes
Google Data centre: MLA warns stern action on land middlemen
Tystie anchors in Vizag after six months trans-oceanic voyage
Car Used In Heist Abandoned In Tirupati, Seized By Police
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed the seizure of the car used in the crime and stated police investigating the case have gathered vital leads to crack the case at the earliest
Dismembered body parts found in canal in Vizag
Twin fire mishaps in Vizag city, no casualities, significant property damage
Ground-mounted solar can bring earnings to landowners
The option is a boon for those who have housing plots, realtors can woo property buyers and help power utilities like AP Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) easily meet the renewable energy targets set by the Centre
Strategic reasons behind Maoists taking shelter in cities?
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'Don't donate under any circumstances to...': Tirupati temple management has a warning for devotees
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Chairman B. R. Naidu has issued a stern warning to devotees against donating to fraudulent organizations. These groups are falsely claiming Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanoor will be declared holy places, using this deception to collect money. Devotees are urged to be vigilant and avoid falling prey to such scams, ensuring their contributions reach legitimate charitable activities.
Emergency Medical Room opened at Vizianagaram railway station
CPI (Maoist) general secretary Devuji is not in our custody; the Operation Sambhav has eliminated key Maoists in the two encounters in Maredumilli agency, DGP said
Maredumilli encounter: Families claim mortal remains of Madvi Hidma, his wife Raje
Alluri Sitarama Raju District Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar told The Hindu, The post-mortem has been conducted in Rampachodavaram Area Hospital
12 Red Sandalwood Logs Seized at Naidupeta; Two Smugglers Arrested
The arrested men were identified as residents of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. They were shifted along with the seized logs to the Tirupati Task Force Police Station.
GVMC council meeting on November 21; proposal for smart vending zones to be introduced
Tirupati Police Bust Inter-State Digital Arrest Racket
Koti Babu had earlier worked with cybercriminals in Cambodia in January 2024. He returned to India and started opening mule accounts for commission: Reports
NTPC Simhadri holds painting compeition for schoolchildren
NCC to hold Visakha Tarang on November 23
GCC hikes coffee prices to benefit tribal farmers
Digital arrest scam: Tirupati police arrest eight for cheating elderly citizen of 80 lakh
Renovation delays at Vizags Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium irks GVMC chief
2 workers hurt in railway pole welding mishap, train stopped in time
Successful heart transplant marks milestone for CARE Hospitals in Visakhapatnam
Avoid hot showers to deal with cracking of skin in winter, say dermatologists
Major train disaster averted in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam-Koraput DMU was stopped after its loco pilot observed that a goods train was coming from the opposite direction on the same track
Seven more Maoists killed in exchange of fire in Maredumilli forests of Andhra Pradesh
Top Maoist leader Metturi Joga Rao alias Tech Shankar among those slain, said police; firing is continuing as per latest report
Kerala government failed to ensure basic facilities at Sabarimala: Ayyappa Seva Sangham
PATHANAMTHITTA: Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham, one of the largest organisations of Ayyappa devotees, alleged that it had repeatedly warned authorities about the need for robust crowd management well before the pilgrimage season began. In the light of heavy rush at Sabarimala as soon as the pilgrim season began, they alleged that the government was busy with damage control over the gold theft controversy and failed to address the basic requirements at Sabarimala. Pointing out that several devotees reportedly had to stand in the queue for over 10 hours without water and food, the Sangham claimed that they and several other long-standing service organisations were barred from distributing free snacks and food to pilgrims, a practice they said they had carried out for decades. Not just our Sangham, but several organisations including the Amritanandamayi Math and Subramanya Religious Trust were also prevented from offering services to pilgrims. With all service groups blocked, there is no organisation left to support pilgrims, alleged Ayyappa Seva Sangham general secretary D Vijayakumar. According to him, the Devaswom Board has very limited staff who are not equipped to handle such massive crowds, whereas Ayyappa Seva Sangham had been providing round-the-clock free food to devotees, police personnel, and staff at Sannidhanam for years. In the nadapanthal, devotees are standing in dangerously packed lines. If a toddler falls, another will step over him.. thats how risky the situation is, he said. The new Devaswom Board president has been appointed only after the system collapsed under the previous board. The previous officials are responsible for the current situation. The Kerala government should implement a centralised system similar to Tirupati. The issue is not the increasing number of devotees, its the failure to ensure smooth darshan. The Sangham warned that, from December 1 to 5 tens of thousands of Telugu-speaking devotees traditionally arrive in large numbers.
Council Finalises Revised Merger List For Greater Tirupati Corporation
This paves the way for formation of the proposed Greater Tirupati Corporation.
Greater Tirupati to expand from Kalyani dam to IIT campus
MCT council approves plans to enlarge city limits, bringing key reservoirs and 10 consenting panchayats into the corporations jurisdiction
Rail users flag lack of Sankranthi special trains
ZRUCC Member K. Eswar writes to Railway Board seeking early announcement on trains from Hyderabad to Vizag
GVMC chief orders daily water quality tests
CPI stages protest against attacks on dalits, minorities
Mercury dips to 7C in Araku, G. Madugula
Abhyudaya Cycle Yatra receives overwhelming response in Anakapalli
Maoist movement suffers a serious setback with encounter of Madvi Hidma
The encounter reportedly took place between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., and combing operations are still ongoing, said Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta
Ghee Adulteration: SIT Begins Questioning Of Chinna Appanna
Appanna was brought to the SIT office in Tirupati on Monday after the Nellore ACB Court granted five days custody to the investigation team.
YHAI to hold 2-day inter-State motorcycle rally on November 22-23
No rain in A.P. despite orange alert for Nellore, Tirupati
IMD expects light to moderate rain in SCAP and Rayalaseema over the next four days; fresh low-pressure area likely over southeast Bay of Bengal on November 22
AP Minister Orders Pulp Units Pay Farmers 8 Per Kg
Ram Prasad Reddy recalled that the government has already deposited a subsidy of 24 per kg into the bank accounts of mango farmers amounting to 183 crore in Chittoor and Tirupati districts.
Ill-timed roadworks cause hardships to devotees attending Brahmotsavams at Tirupati temple
Waltair Division sets record with 50 million tonnes freight loading in 230 days
Among all the Indian railway divisions the division improved its position to become 5th top-performing division
Palla Srinivasa Rao sees unprecedented growth opportunities for A.P.
Pensioners demand hike in minimum EPS95 pension to 9,000
Protest programme was part of nation-wide protest being organised every year on November 16 against imposition of the EPS 95 scheme
Workshop on scientific writing concludes at RHRS Tirupati
Separate railway division at Tirupati vital for implementing pending projects
Valedictory held for IIM-Vs unique management course
AU Alumni contributions boost centenary celebrations
Deva Puranam, an alumnus of Inorganic Chemistry and currently the Head of Global Quality Investigations & Regulatory Communications at Viatris, USA, contributed a total of 70 lakhs, earmarked as 50 lakhs towards the Campus Beautification Programme and 20 lakhs for the establishment of Postdoctoral Fellowships to boost advanced research.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu discusses plan with to top LG official at CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on Saturday; LG AI Research is an AI think tank for the entire LG Group with 16 affiliates including LG Chem and LG Electronics
Two drown in Mallimadugu project in Tirupati
Faculty development programme on sustainable engineering concludes
IAS Bengaluru annual meeting concludes in Tirupati
Tirupati police slap PD Act on six criminals
The Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu announced that the invoking of the PD Act would effectively identify, monitor and control individuals posing a risk to public safety
Heavy rainfall likely in Tirupati, SPSR Nellore districts
The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Tirupati and Nellore districts, effective November 17, 2025, due to a low-pressure system in the southwest Bay of Bengal
Lokesh announces Naipunyam skill portal, unveils A.P.s Quantum Policy at CII Summit
The new portal will use AI to guide youth through personalised skill upgrades, while the first-of-its-kind Quantum Policy establishes Indias largest open testbed and strengthens research, talent and hardware capabilities in Amaravati
Goal is to attract one crore cruise passengers within the next five years, says CEO of Cordelia
A.P. signs 17,973 crore tourism MoUs at CII Summit
Investments to generate nearly 98,000 jobs as Minister Kandula Durgesh announces major push for coastal circuits, beach tourism and MICE infrastructure
Nritya Vahini-2025, a three-day dance festival, concludes in Tirupati
Goa Shipyard to set up warship-building unit in Machilipatnam
Defence PSU partners with the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board to build advanced shipbuilding and refit facilities, with the project expected to generate 6,500 jobs by 2030.
Lung cancer conference in Tirupati throws light on latest advancements
Over 300 faculty and delegates across India participate in the two-day event
Nepal and Russian business teams visit Vizag Port
Piyush Goyal visits MedTech zone in Vizag
Widely touted as an event for Tech-AI-Industry, CII Summit takes a stand for farmers too
The Chief Minister suggested to IFFCO to look into the possibilities of bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulants units in Andhra Pradesh
CII Summit: Amaravati Capital City model catches attention of delegates at CII Summit 2025
In an exclusive interaction with The Hindu, the principal architect said the 3D model printed in Hong Kong was prepared for PMs visit, but not displayed due to security reasons. Now, it is displayed at the CII Summit in Visakhapatnam
Andhra Cop Linked To Tirumala Scam Found Dead, Probe Launched
A police officer from Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district, who was under investigation in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Parakamani scam, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Friday, prompting police to register a murder case and
Three-day property fest begins in Vizag
A.P. showcases investment potential, local products at CII Partnership Summit
Andhra Pradesh Pavilion highlights digital dashboards, AI-powered assistance, Amaravati model, handlooms, crafts, and Araku Coffee as global delegates explore opportunities across sectors
Naidu, Piyush Goyal lay foundation for Drone City and Space City in Rayalaseema
Projects in Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai and Tirupati districts aim to boost drone and space-tech industries, create 75,000 jobs and attract 25,000 crore in investments
Time to reflect on what needs to be done to achieve Ambedkars ideals, says Union Secretary
Bihar election results: NDA heads for landslide victory; leaders laud PM Modis leadership
Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu asserted that the NDA would win at least 200 seats
CM Chandrababu Naidu said the government would give sovereign guarantees that might be needed by the industries
These FTAs are coming at a time when the world order is being rewritten and there has been tremendous volatility all around as a consequence, Piyush Goyal said
Union Minister of Industries & Commerce Piyush Goyal said the NDA is poised for a comfortable victory in the Bihar elections
CII Summit: Visakhapatnam is growth corridor of Andhra Pradesh, says Nara Lokesh
We are quickly giving permissions and lands for investments coming to Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh said
Rahul Bajaj skilling centres in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh, with its 1,000 km coastline, is becoming a gateway for Trade, Technology, and Innovation, Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and MD of Bajaj Finserv said
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu gives new definition to Vizag, describing V for Vision
Posting on X, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu has given a new definition to VIZAG, describing it as V-Vision, I-Innovation, Z-Zeal, A-Aspiration and G-Growth
Tirupati to Host Indian Academy of Sciences 91st Annual Meet From Nov. 14
Top scientists to discuss vaccines, AI, ecology, and climate; student outreach Vignana Kathalu planned
IISER Tirupati to host IAS Bengaluru annual meet from November 14
Youth, 2 juveniles nabbed for 26 temple hundi thefts in Anakapalli
He lays stone for the expansion of Phenom Global HRs new IT campus to be developed with an investment of 200 crore
Taiwan, Italy eye setting up industrial park, cluster in A.P.
Andhra University grounds decked up for CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, several Union and State Ministers, and delegates from various parts of the globe will be participating in the two-day event commencing November 14
RTI exposes parking fee disparity at railway stations
Contractors flout railway contract terms; Duvvada only NSG-3 station charging rail users between 30 (including GST) to 60 parking fees without any security
ReNew Energy Global Plc announces fresh investment of 60,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh
This is in addition to the 22,000 crore it has already committed to invest in the State, which together helps in bringing a fully integrated clean energy value chain from wafer to large-scale renewable projects and storage deployment
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu moots navy museum in Andhra Pradesh
He explains to ENC chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla about the investments in the defence sector and calls for encouraging start-ups in the sector
Vizag port concludes vigilance awareness week with celebrations
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu assures of hand holding and east clearances to the European delegates in the meet
Minister Papoyan announced plans for an upcoming dry port project featuring a state-of-the-art logistics hub designed to boost trade efficiency and strengthen links with global markets
