20 held in cordon and search

Hyderabad: Cyberabad police conducted cordon and search operations in slums near the IT corridor early on Sunday and apprehended more than 20 suspects, including chain-snatchers and pickpockets, who were hiding in the new settlements.

 

Police officials said that the search was conducted at Anjaiah Nagar from 4 am to 6 am. “Operation was conducted peacefully without any untoward incident. We have arrested snatchers, burglars, property offenders and pickpockets. We have also got a few vehicle lifters,” officials said.

 

Police recovered seven autorickshaws and 43 two-wheelers during the raid.