Wed Dec 24 13:36:10 UTC 2025: Summary:
On December 24, 2025, the Telangana Excise and Prohibition Department’s State Task Force (STF) conducted multiple raids in Hyderabad, resulting in the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of 2.718 kilograms of ganja. The largest seizure occurred in Dhoolpet, where over 2.4 kg of the drug was confiscated in two separate operations. Other arrests were made near the Blue Sea Hotel in Secunderabad. Several suspects remain at large, and further investigations are underway.
News Article:
Hyderabad, December 24, 2025 – Six individuals were apprehended by the Telangana Excise and Prohibition Department’s State Task Force (STF) today in a series of raids across Hyderabad, netting 2.718 kilograms of ganja.
The most significant bust occurred in Dhoolpet, where STF-A teams seized 2.466 kilograms of the illicit substance. In the first operation, authorities raided a location near Shiva Mandir, seizing 1.212 kilograms and arresting Rajesh. Abhishek Singh is currently at large. A subsequent raid at a residential property yielded an additional 1.254 kilograms of ganja, leading to the arrest of Malabai and Kripal Singh. Baldev Singh remains at large. Both cases have been transferred to the Dhoolpet police station for further investigation.
Separately, an STF-B team, acting on a tip, conducted a raid near the Blue Sea Hotel in Secunderabad, seizing 252 grams of ganja and arresting Binesh, Pawan, and Narsar. Ghaus Pasha remains at large. Four mobile phones were also confiscated from the suspects. This case is now under investigation by the Marredpally excise station.
The raids underscore the Telangana Excise and Prohibition Department’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. Authorities are urging the public to report any information related to drug activities.
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