Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing arrest two Drug peddlers with Hash Oil, LSD
The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW), along with the Afzalgunj police, apprehended one interstate Drug peddler and one local peddler possessing Narcotic Drugs Hash Oil and LSD Blots based on credible information.
Background of the Arrests
A case (Crime No.163/2024) has been registered under sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(C), 22(c), 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act – 1985, at the Afzalgunj police station, Hyderabad.
Profile of the Apprehended Drug Peddlers
The Interstate Drug Peddler, Bandaru Yaswanth @ Yashwanth, was born and raised in Chodavaram, Anakapally district. In 2014, he moved to Hyderabad for higher education and completed his B.Tech (CSC). During this period, he developed an addiction to consuming Ganja.
Subsequently, he became an event organiser and frequented tourist destinations like Goa, Kasol, Lambasingi, etc., where he observed individuals selling Ganja and Hash Oil for easy profit. He befriended these sellers and, since 2020, has been involved in the consumption and procurement of Ganja and Hash Oil from the surrounding areas of Aruku.
He sells these substances to consumers in Hyderabad and Goa to make easy money. Previously, he was arrested in an NDPS case at Chilkalguda police station, Hyderabad, along with six associates. A Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) is pending against him, and he is also absconding in Trimulgherry police station.
The local peddler, Karthik alias Pinku, is a native of Secunderabad. He completed his education in Hotel Management. During this time, he developed an addiction to Ganja and Hash Oil. While visiting various tourist spots and attending parties in Goa and Kasol, he established contacts with drug peddlers. To earn quick money, he began procuring Ganja and Hash Oil from Bandaru Yashwanth and LSD from Romy, a resident of Goa who was arrested by Panjagutta PS. He sells these substances to consumers at low prices to make easy money.
The police have issued an advisory, stating that in recent times, several youths/students have become addicted to drugs/Ganja, leading to increased crime and involvement in other anti-social activities. Many families have been affected by this menace. HNEW, Hyderabad city police, earnestly requests youths/students not to succumb to drugs/Ganja and urges parents to monitor their children’s activities closely. The police encouraged the public to approach the police or provide information via phone (No.8712661601) to help curb such anti-social activities and work towards a drug-free city.
The above arrests were made under the supervision of S. Rashmi Perumal, Dy. Commissioner of Police, Commissioner’s Task Force I/c HNEW, Hyderabad, by Inspectors K. Srinivas & G.S. Daniel, and SI of Police C.Venkata Ramulu and staff of HNEW, along with Inspector G. Lingeshwar Rao and staff of Afzalgunj police station, Hyderabad.
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.
