Dhoolpet Police Seize 32 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 16 Lakh, Arrest One Near Mangar Basti

Hyderabad’s Dhoolpet Excise police have seized 32 kilograms of ganja, with an estimated street value of Rs 16 lakh, and arrested one person in a targeted operation on Saturday. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Hyderabad when police intercepted the accused near the Mangar Basti area.

The operation underscores the continued focus of Hyderabad City Police on dismantling drug supply chains operating through specific localities in the city.

Details of the seizure and arrest

Acting on specific intelligence, a team led by Inspectors Praveen Kumar and Viplav Reddy stopped a scooter in the Dhoolpet jurisdiction. The rider, identified as Saketh Babu, was allegedly carrying the ganja in large packets on the vehicle.

Police officials stated that the accused was transporting the drugs to Mangar Basti, also known as Mang Garodi Samaj Colony, located near Afzal Sagar. The scooter used for the transportation was also seized at the spot.

According to CI Praveen Kumar, the arrested person and the confiscated ganja were produced before a court. Investigations are ongoing to trace the broader network behind this consignment.

Mangar Basti: A recurring focus for police

Mangar Basti has emerged as a recurring point of concern for Hyderabad police in recent anti-drug operations. The locality has been under scrutiny over allegations of ganja and other intoxicating substances being sold locally.

The latest seizure adds to a series of enforcement drives aimed at identifying local sellers and disrupting the drug trade in this area. Police have registered cases against several other individuals in connection with this specific seizure, including Avjit Kumble, Rahul Kumble, Devidas and Sanjay. Authorities are currently examining the roles of these named persons in the drug supply chain.

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Wider context of drug enforcement in Hyderabad

This seizure is part of a broader pattern of drug interdiction efforts by various police commissions in the Hyderabad region. The Telangana Police have consistently targeted interstate drug trafficking routes, particularly those originating from states like Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, where ganja cultivation is more prevalent.

For residents of Hyderabad, particularly those in the older parts of the city and surrounding colonies, these operations signal ongoing efforts to curb the availability of illicit substances. The involvement of excise police in this case highlights the multi-agency approach to drug enforcement in the state.

What this means for local communities

For communities near Mangar Basti and Afzal Sagar, repeated police actions indicate a sustained attempt to clean up local drug networks. Residents living in these areas may observe increased police patrols and checkpoints in the coming days as investigations proceed.

The arrest also serves as a reminder of the legal consequences for those involved in drug transportation and sales. Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, possession and trafficking of commercial quantities of ganja can lead to rigorous imprisonment and heavy fines.

Source: The Siasat Daily – Hyderabad – https://www.siasat.com/dhoolpet-police-seizes-32-kgs-of-ganja-worth-rs-16l-arrests-1-3560582/