Cyberabad police foil Hashish Oil trafficking in Hyderabad, arrest three
HYDERABAD Foil Hashish Oil Trafficking: The Special Operations Team (SOT) of the Balanagar zone and the Medchal police on Sunday arrested three individuals for their involvement in procuring and distributing contraband drugs, specifically Hashish Oil in Hyderabad.
Originating from Thuni, Andhra Pradesh, the illicit substance was being sold in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas. The police seized 2.2 litres of Hashish Oil, along with a Pulsar bike and three mobile phones all worth Rs.12,30,000.
The main accused, Gollu Kumara Swamy, originally from Golugunta, Andhra Pradesh, had relocated to Hyderabad in search of employment. Struggling with inadequate earnings, he devised a scheme to sell Foil Hashish oil in Hyderabad and its neighboring regions. He contacted Ganja/Hashish oil supplier Nageswar Rao alias Nagu, from Thuni. Kumara Swamy then enlisted the help of his friend, Kodi Ajay Kumar, from Golugunta to receive the Hashish oil from Nagu and deliver it to him in Hyderabad, enticing Ajay Kumar with monetary incentives.
Following Kumara Swamy’s instructions, on March 29, 2024, Ajay Kumar and his friend Lokavarapu Swamy Ganesh traveled to Thuni on their Pulsar Bike with registration number AP 40 BH 5056, collected the contraband from Nagu, and returned to Hyderabad on March 30, 2024, and met Kumara Swamy in the Gandimaisamma area before proceeding to Medchal. However, their plans were thwarted when, on March 30, 2024, near Delicious Food Court, police conducting routine vehicle checks intercepted them.
Prior to this incident, Ajay Kumar had been earlier involved in two Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) cases in Andhra Pradesh. The police urged citizens to report any information related to drug suppliers to the police and ensured confidentiality of informants.
Additionally, educational institutions are encouraged to monitor student activities and promptly report any suspicious behavior related to drugs.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
