Cobra brings traffic to a snail's pace

Traffic jams are pretty common in the city for various reasons. But on Wednesday, an unusual incident brought traffic to a standstill for well over two hours in the busy and posh Jubilee Hills and sent commuters into a tizzy. It all started when a fearsome Cobra strayed into Road No 12 and stayed put right in the middle of the road. It was obviously scared as were the people but none ventured to either guide it or chase it to the roadside. Finally, one of the motorists, using his presence of mind, alerted actor and active member of the Friends of Snakes Society, Sai Kiran. The Nuvvekavali star rushed to the spot with some of his friends and rescued the venomous snake much to the relief of the commuters. Even as this hungama was unfolding, the Traffic Police too were alerted. However, by the time they arrived, Sai Kiran had done their job. The snake was later freed in the KBR Park. “The Cobra is just a little over two years. It was scared,” a visibly happy Sai Kiran said after the little adventure. The police, however, had to sweat it out for a good two hours thereafter to clear the traffic.

By Mouli Mareedu
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Parties move from pubs to farmhouses

With police cracking the whip on pubs and other places of amusement such as lounges and hookah centres, many youngsters choosing farmhouses located on city outskirts to celebrate the weekends. Police said many owners are converting their farmhouses into commercial amusement places without proper permits and attracting youngsters to organise parties there. Chevella DSP K Silpavalli told Express that they have specific information that many owners of farmhouses are involved in organising parties illegally. “We are keeping a vigil on such activities and will take stern action against the owners for violating rules. Police will not object if anyone organises personal events or family functions at farmhouses. But, they should not be used as commercial places, inviting people and charges amounts,” she added. Ahead of the New Year, Ranga Reddy police will issue notices to all farmhouse owners not to indulge in organising commercial events or parties in respective farmhouses without permission. The Special Operations Team (SOT), Cyberabad, busted a three-member gang involved in supplying Ephedrin, a narcotic substance, at Rajendranagar recently. They revealed that the gang used to supply the drug to collegegoers, youngsters etc. The SOT police said the accused confessed that they supplied the drug to some farmhouse owners who organise weekend parties at Chevella, Shabad, Shankerpally and Parigi in Ranga Reddy district.

By Moule Mareedu
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