Hyderabad, April 30: The Hyderabad Police have arrested four serial offenders involved in a series of incidents where shop glass panels were deliberately shattered using slingshots across multiple areas of the city. The arrests were made by the IS Sadan Police, who successfully cracked 11 related cases.
Modus Operandi: Sling Shots and Glass Balls
According to police officials, the accused used slingshots (gulail) along with glass balls to target shopfronts late at night. The acts were reportedly carried out for entertainment, but posed serious danger to the public and property.
The incidents were reported across several police station limits, including:
- Santosh Nagar
- Saidabad
- Chaderghat
- Malakpet
- Chandrayangutta
- Saroornagar
- IS Sadan
In addition, similar glass-breaking incidents were reported in Banjara Hills, particularly along Road No. 2, where multiple showroom windows were damaged in recent days, raising concerns among business owners.
CCTV Footage Key to Breakthrough
Police teams relied heavily on CCTV footage to identify and track the suspects. After analyzing surveillance data from multiple locations, officers managed to trace and arrest all four individuals involved in the spree.
Seizures Made
During the operation, police recovered:
- One Qualis vehicle used in the crimes
- Two mobile phones
- Slingshots (gulail)
- Glass balls used as projectiles
Police Team Behind the Operation
The case was solved under the supervision of:
- Kiran Khare, DCP Charminar Zone
- T. Sukhdev Singh, ACP Santosh Nagar Division
- G. Nagaraju, Inspector
The investigation was led by:
- K. Mahesh
Public Safety Concerns
Police stated that such acts, though carried out for amusement, can lead to serious injuries, panic among residents, and financial losses for shop owners. Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against individuals involved in similar vandalism.
Further investigation is ongoing to check if the accused were involved in additional incidents reported in other parts of the city, including commercial zones like Banjara Hills.
