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Crime
Three additional arrests made in assault‑extortion case linked to ex‑OSD Sumanth, Telangana
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:22 AM
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Police in Telangana have detained three more individuals in the ongoing assault and extortion investigation involving former OSD Sumanth of former minister Konda Surekha.
Police in Telangana announced the arrest of three additional suspects in connection with an alleged assault and extortion case that centres on Sumanth, who previously served as Officer on Special Duty to former minister Konda Surekha.
The arrests were made as part of a broader investigation by state law‑enforcement agencies, which have been probing the alleged criminal activities for several days. Officials said the newly detained individuals are believed to have played a role in the alleged wrongdoing, though details of their involvement have not been disclosed.
Authorities have not released further information about the evidence or the next steps in the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have indicated that more actions may be taken as they gather additional facts.
The arrests were made as part of a broader investigation by state law‑enforcement agencies, which have been probing the alleged criminal activities for several days. Officials said the newly detained individuals are believed to have played a role in the alleged wrongdoing, though details of their involvement have not been disclosed.
Authorities have not released further information about the evidence or the next steps in the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have indicated that more actions may be taken as they gather additional facts.