Hyderabad Police invoke PD Act against rowdy sheeter with 15 criminal cases
Hyderabad Police have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against a habitual offender with 15 criminal cases. The action was taken due to his repeated involvement in violent crimes and violation of bail conditions.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the use of stringent legal measures by local authorities to maintain public order against repeat offenders.
The Hyderabad Police have invoked the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against a notorious rowdy sheeter with 15 criminal cases registered against him, citing his repeated involvement in violent offences despite being granted bail and subjected to earlier preventive measures.
The PD order, issued by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, was executed by the Chilakalguda police on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) against Bojja Bhagyaraj, a habitual offender and rowdy sheeter from the Chilakalguda police station limits. Police said he is currently under judicial remand.
According to the police, Bhagyaraj has been booked in 15 criminal cases across the Hyderabad and Malkajgiri commissionerates. The cases include charges of attempt to murder, rioting, causing grievous hurt, criminal intimidation and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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