Overview

• Four suspects were detained by the North Zone Task Force on June 17 for falsely promising 2BHK flats under the Telangana government’s housing programme
• The accused comprise real-estate broker Mohd Ahmed, optical fitter Mohd Amjad, site supervisor Kothakota Raj Kumar Reddy and tea vendor Mir Kousar Ali
• Investigators found that over two years the ring targeted residents of Bandlaguda, Amberpet, Mangalhat, Madannapet, Golconda, Nallakunta and Attapur
• Officials seized forged allotment letters bearing fake RDO signatures and seals, mobile phones and ₹5.5 lakh in cash during raids
• Police have urged applicants to verify allotment claims through official channels and report any suspicious offers