Teenagers arrested for robbing pedestrians at knifepoint near Durgam Cheruvu Metro station

Two 19-year-old men have been arrested for allegedly robbing pedestrians at knifepoint near Durgam Cheruvu Metro station in Madhapur.

The defendant attacked the man with a knife after resisting an attempt to snatch his mobile phone, leaving him with a bleeding wound on his shoulder. Madhapur police recovered two stolen mobile phones and a knife used in the robberies.

The accused have been identified as Vanagandla Naresh, a laborer from Ambedkar Colony in Jubilee Hills, and Kurma Naveen, a resident of Masthan Nagar in Madhapur.

According to the police, the duo detained a man who was walking alone near Durgam Cheruvu metro station and tried to snatch his Vivo mobile phone. When he resisted, one of them attacked him with a knife, injuring his shoulder. They then took his phone by force and ran away.

The two later committed another robbery using the same modus operandi where other victims stole a smartphone.

A crime team from Madhapur intercepted them while they were moving around Ayyappa’s company.

When the police tried to question them, the pair tried to run away but were caught. Police said two stolen cellphones and a knife were found in their possession. The accused were linked to two robbery cases registered at the Madhapur police station. Further investigation is underway.

Published – 9 Nov 2026 21:21 IST