The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) force of Telangana has arrested two individuals and seized MDMA, ganja, and mobile phones during a crackdown on alleged drug trafficking in Bachupally, within the Cyberabad Commissionerate.
The operation resulted in the apprehension of the two suspects at an open area opposite Mamatha Hospital in Bachupally, based on credible information. Authorities recovered 6.2 grams of MDMA, 5.83 grams of dry ganja, a pocket-sized weighing machine, and two iPhones.
The accused have been identified as a 27-year-old event manager residing in Madhapur and a 24-year-old male from Uttar Pradesh.
According to the EAGLE Force, Dinesh Kumar reportedly entered the ganja trade in 2024 to cover personal expenses, procuring the substance at lower prices before selling it at higher rates. Sharma is alleged to have started consuming ganja during his university studies and subsequently became involved in the drug trade alongside Dinesh Kumar and another associate, JN Suhas, citing financial difficulties.
The two suspects reportedly met through a mutual friend at the Elysian Snooker Club in Bachupally. During preliminary questioning, they identified Manikanta, a Bachupally resident, as their supplier of MDMA and ganja.
They stated that MDMA was procured at approximately Rs 5,000 per gram and ganja packets at Rs 600 each, which were sold to customers at higher prices for profit. They also disclosed the names of seven individuals who allegedly purchased drugs from them.
The accused, along with the seized substances and items, were handed over to Bachupally Police Station for further legal proceedings. The police have registered a case (Cr.No. 975/2026) under Sections 8(c) read with 22(b) and 20(b)(ii)(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and an investigation is ongoing.
Efforts are underway to locate and arrest the suspected suppliers, Manikanta and JN Suhas, who are reportedly absconding, as well as to identify other individuals connected to the alleged supply network, the EAGLE Force stated.