Hyderabad: Escaped UT Prisoner Caught by Charminar Task Force at Gachibowli

In a major breakthrough in the Hyderabad UT prisoner escape case, the Commissioner’s Task Force, Charminar Zone team along with Hussaini Alam Police Station successfully apprehended Ghantasala Triveni (26), who had escaped from police custody during a medical checkup at Government Maternity Hospital, Petlaburj, Hyderabad.

The accused, a UT prisoner (Under Trial) bearing No. 6406, was earlier lodged in Chanchalguda Women Jail and is involved in Crime No. 34/2026 under Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of BNS of Ramgopalpet Police Station.

How the Hyderabad UT Prisoner Escape Happened

According to police officials, the incident occurred on 13-04-2026 at around 11:00 AM, when escort police constables had taken Ghantasala Triveni to the hospital for treatment.

Key details of the escape:

• The prisoner escaped from the hospital premises while still wearing handcuffs
• Immediate search operations were conducted in and around the hospital
• Despite efforts, she initially managed to evade police

Following the incident, a case was registered at Hussaini Alam Police Station under Cr.No. 115/2026, U/s 262 BNS.

Escape Route: Secunderabad to Vijayawada to Bhimavaram

During the investigation, police analyzed CCTV footage from hospitals, bus stations, and railway stations, revealing a detailed escape trail:

• The accused reached Secunderabad Railway Station
• Boarded the Shatavahana Express train
• Used a co-passenger’s mobile phone to contact a relative
• Misled him by claiming she had been granted bail
• Was picked up at Vijayawada Railway Station
• Taken to Bhimavaram, her native place

Later, on 15-04-2026 evening, she returned to Hyderabad:

• Arrived at Secunderabad Railway Station
• Stayed at a women’s hostel in Dilsukh Nagar
• Traveled to Gachibowli Coffee Day by bus

Arrest at Gachibowli Coffee Day

Acting on technical surveillance and credible information, the Charminar Task Force Team along with Hussaini Alam Police tracked her movements and apprehended her at Coffee Day, Gachibowli.

Seized Items:

• One POCO Mobile Phone
• Handcuffs

After completing legal formalities, Ghantasala Triveni was produced before the Hon’ble Magistrate and remanded to judicial custody at Chanchalguda Central Jail.

Police Team Behind the Operation

The successful operation was carried out under the supervision of:

• Sri S. Saidababu, Inspector of Police, Charminar Zone Task Force
• SI’s: K. Rama Rao, K. Swamy, M. Mahesh, M. Madhu
• PC’s: K. Kiran, A. Sandeep
• Staff of Commissioner’s Task Force, Charminar Zone and Hussaini Alam PS

The case details were officially confirmed by ANDE SRINIVASA RAO, Addl. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Commissioner’s Task Force, Hyderabad City.

Hyderabad Police Crack UT Prisoner Escape Case

The swift action by Hyderabad police in the UT prisoner escape case involving Ghantasala Triveni highlights effective coordination, technical tracking, and field intelligence. The accused, who managed to travel across cities after escaping from custody, has now been safely re-arrested and lodged back in jail.

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