SOT LB Nagar busts Madhya Pradesh-Hyderabad drug syndicate, seizes 53 kgs of poppy straw
Hyderabad: The sleuths of the SOT LB Nagar Zone team, along with Meerpet Police, have busted an interstate drug trafficking racket. Three drug peddlers were arrested for transporting and selling contraband drugs, specifically poppy straw, from Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad.
The case was registered under Section 8(c), Section 15(c), and Section 29 of the NDPS Act at Meerpet Police Station, Rachakonda.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mangilal @ Mangilal Bishnoi (21), a resident of Meerpet, originally from Gudamalani in Barmer District, Rajasthan; Mangi Lal @ Mangi Lal Dhaka (25), a resident of Meerpet, originally from Rajasthan; and Bhira Ram (25), also a resident of Meerpet, originally from Gudhamalani, Barmer District, Rajasthan. The main source of the drugs, Pintu @ Mohan Singh, hails from Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, while Shanker Lal and Sharvan, both from Rajasthan, are identified as receivers and peddlers involved in the operation.
Authorities seized 53.5 kgs of poppy straw, three mobile phones, and other incriminating materials. The total value of the seized narcotic substance is estimated at approximately Rs. 1.25 crores.
The accused, all residents of Rajasthan, had previously engaged in steel railing work and agriculture to earn their livelihood. Facing financial hardships, they turned to selling narcotics to make easy money. They came in contact with Pintu @ Mohan Singh, a drug peddler from Madhya Pradesh, who sold them poppy straw at a lower price. They transported the contraband via public transportation like trains, buses, lorries to Hyderabad, where they sold it at a premium to local customers.
Interstate #DrugPeddling racket busted by #SOT_LBNagar zone team along with @meerpetps Police for transporting & selling of contraband #drug (poppy straw) from Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad – (03) held.
Seized Property:-
1. Poppy Straw (Narcotic Substance)- (53.5) KGs… pic.twitter.com/GHYwVI2UKf— Rachakonda Police (@RachakondaCop) December 16, 2024
This is not the first time Mangilal Bishnoi has been involved in such activities. In 2023, he, along with two others, was arrested by the SOT LB Nagar team and Hayath Nagar Police for transporting and selling heroin from Rajasthan to Hyderabad. They were found in possession of 7 grams of heroin, a matter that is still part of Crime No. 436/2023, under the NDPS Act.
The arrests took place on December 15, 2024, following a tip-off from credible sources. The team, led by SOT LB Nagar, along with Meerpet Police, apprehended the accused near Ashok Reddy Colony, Nadergul. Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the main sources, receivers, and other absconding individuals involved in the drug network.
The operation was conducted under the direct supervision of G. Sudheer Babu, Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda, and the guidance of K. Muralidhar, DCP, SOT LB Nagar-Maheshwaram, with assistance from SOT LB Nagar and Meerpet police personnel.
What is Poppy Straw?
Poppy straw is the dried plant material left after opium is extracted from poppy pods. Although it contains a small amount of morphine, consuming large amounts of poppy straw can lead to dangerous effects such as respiratory depression, coma, or even death. It is often consumed by mixing it with water, lemon, or tea, with users seeking mild analgesic or sedative effects. As per the NDPS Act, the possession, sale, or use of poppy straw without a valid license is illegal and punishable by law.
