The Telangana EAGLE Force, along with Patancheru Police, arrested two alleged interstate ganja peddlers and seized 1.150 kg of ganja during a raid at a dairy farm in Kardanoor village, Patancheru Mandal, on October 31, 2026.
According to an official press note issued by EAGLE Force, the raid was conducted at Govind Rao Dairy Farm following credible information. Police apprehended two alleged peddlers and four consumers who were reportedly involved in ganja-related activities.
How the alleged drug network operated
- The two arrested persons were identified as Sanchit Roy (50), a native of Patna district in Bihar who worked at the dairy farm, and Mahesh Kumar (32), also from Patna district, who worked as a security guard at a nearby parking yard.
- Police said Sanchit Roy allegedly procured ganja from an absconding supplier identified as Kishan Singh, a resident of Dhoolpet, Hyderabad.
- According to investigators, the accused allegedly purchased ganja for approximately ₹20,000 per kilogram, prepared small packets of around five grams each and sold them for ₹300 per packet. Mahesh Kumar allegedly assisted him in selling the packets.
- The press note further stated that the accused had reportedly been targeting migrant labourers working in surrounding areas. Around 20 to 30 consumers allegedly approached Sanchit Roy daily, while the number reportedly increased to 50-60 on Sundays.
- Customers allegedly contacted him by mobile phone, collected the packets at locations near the dairy farm and paid in cash.
Police action and seizure
- During the October 31 operation, police arrested the two alleged peddlers along with four consumers. Investigators also identified approximately 10 other consumers.
- The seized ganja was estimated to be worth ₹57,000.
- A case has been registered at Patancheru Police Station under Crime No. 1439/2026 under Sections 8(c) read with 20(b)(ii)(B) and 27(b) of the NDPS Act.
- The alleged supplier, Kishan Singh of Dhoolpet, Hyderabad, is absconding, according to the police press note.
EAGLE Force appeals for a Drug Free Telangana
- EAGLE Force expressed concern over increasing drug addiction among youth and students and appealed to parents to monitor their children’s activities.
- The department urged citizens to report drug-related activities and share credible information with the police to help prevent drug abuse and illegal drug trafficking.
How to report drug-related activities:
- EAGLE Force WhatsApp: 87126 71111
- Police contact number: 8712671111
- Toll free helpline: 1908
- Website: https://eagleforce.tspolice.gov.in/
- Email: tsnabho-hyd@tspolice.gov.in
EAGLE Force stated that information shared by citizens would be kept confidential and credible informants would be suitably rewarded.
- “Let us join hands to build a Drug-Free Telangana.”
Source: Official press note issued by EAGLE Force, Telangana, dated October 31, 2026.
