{
  "id": 11131696,
  "title": "Service apartment owners warned of property seizure over illegal activities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/service-apartment-owners-warned-of-property-seizure-over-illegal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:09:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/service-apartment-owners-warned-of-property-seizure-over-illegal-activities/article71530033.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Service apartment owners in Hyderabad’s IT corridor are facing potential property seizures due to illegal activities allegedly taking place in their units. Police have registered three cases in Madhapur, with two involving gambling and one prostitution. Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh Reddy warned owners about the risks of renting to individuals who engage in illegal activities, stating that the police have the power to seize the property if necessary. Madhapur Police Inspector K.V. Subba Rao emphasized that service apartments are under increased scrutiny, and owners must verify tenants and their reasons for renting. Kukatpally Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Ritiraj reported that gambling and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act cases have been reported in service apartments. Police are urging owners to establish the purpose of a tenant’s stay and obtain it in writing. Property owners are being asked to collect identity proof, rental purpose, and guest count from prospective occupants, along with a security deposit and its return after inspection.",
  "summary": "Cyberabad Police urge owners to verify tenants and document the purpose of their stay",
  "key_points": [
    "Hyderabad service apartment owners face property seizure risk.",
    "Police registered three cases: gambling and prostitution.",
    "Owners urged to verify tenants, obtain written reasons for stay."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}