The South Zone Task Force, along with Bandlaguda Police, conducted a raid on an illegal Mujra party in the Lake View Hills area of Ghouse Nagar, Bandlaguda. A total of 12 people were arrested during the operation, including four transgender dancers.
The raid took place in the early hours of September 29, 2024, after police received credible information about the event. Officers discovered eight men participating in the party, where they were involved in inappropriate behavior with the four dancers. Loud music was also playing, which caused a public disturbance.
The individuals arrested include:
1. Mohd. Jabri, 25, Bike Servicing Centre, Ismail Nagar
2. Mohd. Riyaz, 23, Bangle Seller, Ghouse Nagar
3. Shaik Sohail, 19, Student, Ismail Nagar
4. Shahnawaz Khan, 23, Electrician, Mohammed Nagar
5. Md. Imran, 20, Plumber, Ghouse Nagar
6. Md. Feroz, 19, Student, Ismail Nagar
7. Syed Shah Farooq, 20, Student, Ahmed Nagar
8. Shaik Mohammed, 25, Kirana Shop, Ismail Nagar
9. Sohail @ Aarzoo, 28, Mujra Party Dancer, Waram Gadda, Mailardevpally
10. Md. Saif @ Lovely, 27, Mujra Party Dancer, Puranapool
11. Kareema Baksha, 27, Mujra Party Dancer, Jalpally
12. Abdul Amer, 28, Mujra Party Dancer, Vattepally
During the raid, police seized an amplifier and loudspeaker from the location. The main organizer of the event, identified as Hameed, is still on the run.
All the arrested individuals have been handed over to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Bandlaguda Police Station for further legal proceedings. A case has been registered under Cr. No. 337/2024, including sections 223, 292, and 3 (5) of the BNS, along with Section 21/76 of the Criminal Procedure Act.
The operation was led by Inspector S. Raghavendra, along with Sub-Inspectors N. Naveen and K. Narsimulu, and supported by the staff of the Task Force and Bandlaguda Police. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the network behind these illegal activities.
