Interstate Drug Peddler Arrested with 1132 Grams of Hash Oil Worth Rs. 11.32 Lakh in Hyderabad
(Judicial Quest News Network)
Acting on reliable information, the Commissioner’s Task Force, South West Zone, Hyderabad, along with Tappachabutra Police, arrested an interstate drug sub-peddler within the jurisdiction of Tappachabutra Police Station. The individual was found in possession of 1132 grams of hash oil, a narcotic substance.
Lalit Mandi, also known as Lalit, hails from Mandisahi, Muthai Village, Koraput District, Odisha. Approximately six months ago, he connected with Sarata Pujari, a resident of Odisha, who was involved in the illicit supply of hash oil and profiting significantly from the activity. Lalit developed a friendship with Pujari and expressed interest in collaborating with him, to which Pujari agreed. Over the past six months, Lalit has been working under Pujari’s direction, delivering hash oil to customers in Hyderabad, earning commissions based on the quantity delivered.
Whenever Sarata Pujari tasked Lalit with a delivery, he would withhold the customers’ identities and contact details. Upon arriving at the designated location, Lalit would provide a description of himself, and the customers would meet him to collect the contraband. Five days prior to his arrest, Pujari instructed Lalit to deliver approximately 1100 grams of hash oil to a customer in Hyderabad and offered a commission of Rs. 30,000 for the delivery.
Following Pujari’s instructions, Lalit traveled to Hyderabad on February 6, 2025, carrying the hash oil, and proceeded to the Arman Hotel, Jhirra, Tappachabutra. Acting on credible information, the South West Zone Task Force, in coordination with Tappachabutra Police, apprehended Lalit in possession of 1132 grams of hash oil.
A case has been registered under Cr. No. 30/2025, Sections 8(c) and 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act, 1985 at Tappachabutra Police Station against the accused.
PARTICULARS OF DRUG PEDDLERS: –
A.2 Lalit mandi @ Lalit s/o Late keshab mandi, age: 22 yrs, Occ: Farmer, R/o: Koraput Dist, Odisha-764038. (Sub-Peddler)
(A.2 was arrested on 06.02.2024 at 18.35 hrs and being produced before the Hon’ble court)
A.1 Sarata Pujari R/o Odisha, ——(Drug-Peddler)-(Absconding).
Seized Narcotic drugs & others
1) Hash oil weg. 1132 Gms
2) brown luggage bag and clothes
3) Infinix, phone
Total Worth of Seized Property: Rs.11,32,000/-
Public Appeal:
In recent times, there has been a worrying rise in drug addiction, particularly among youth and students, leading them down a dangerous path of crime and anti-social behaviour. Many families have been adversely affected by this growing menace. The Hyderabad City Police strongly urge the youth and students to avoid falling into the trap of drug abuse. We also appeal to parents to stay vigilant and monitor their children’s activities. If you come across any such suspicious activities, we encourage you to contact the police or provide information to help curb this social issue. Together, let us work towards making our city drug-free.
The operation was executed under the supervision of MOHAMMED MUNAWAR ACP Kulsumpura Division, Hyderabad City
