Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Task Force Recovers Suspended SI’s Pledged Revolver
A police officer named Bhanu Prakash Reddy got in trouble for pledging his service gun and some stolen jewellery to borrow money.
He used the money for online betting.
The police found his gun but are still looking for the magazine with live rounds.
Bhanu and his senior officer are being investigated.
Bhanu might lose his job and face legal action.
The police are also checking his bank accounts and phone data to understand more about his actions.
Seven special teams recovered the 9 mm service pistol pledged by suspended SI B. Bhanu Prakash Reddy.
The magazine containing live rounds is still missing.
Bhanu allegedly mortgaged his service pistol and stolen jewellery to borrow money for online betting.
Investigators suspect Bhanu and his senior officer may have sold some seized gold.
Bhanu is likely to face dismissal and prosecution under the Arms Act, 1959.
- Who
- Suspended sub-inspector B. Bhanu Prakash Reddy and his senior officer T. Kiran Kumar
- What
- Recovery of a pledged 9 mm service pistol and investigation into financial misconduct
- When
- The case came to light when Bhanu was instructed to deposit his service pistol before reporting to his new job
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Bhanu allegedly pledged his service pistol and stolen jewellery to borrow money for online betting
Police Department
Bhanu Prakash Reddy
Weapon Handling
Police Department
Misplacing, losing, misusing, or selling a service weapon is a major offense.
Bhanu Prakash Reddy
Bhanu claims he mortgaged his service pistol for financial needs.
- Weapon Recovered
- 9 mm service pistol
- Magazine Status
- Yet to be traced
- Officer Involved
- Suspended SI B. Bhanu Prakash Reddy
- Amount Borrowed
- ₹40,000 for the weapon and ₹2.8 lakh for stolen jewellery
- Investigation Scope
- Online betting, bank transactions, and mobile data analysis
- Potential Consequences
- Dismissal from service and prosecution under the Arms Act, 1959
- Senior Officer Under Scrutiny
- Amberpet station house officer T. Kiran Kumar