Hyderabad police made a significant drug bust on Saturday, apprehending two alleged interstate peddlers near the bustling Kacheguda railway station. The seizure included 21.2 kg of ganja and one litre of hash oil—substances with an estimated street value of ₹23 lakh.

Key facts

  • 21.2 kg of ganja seized in 18 packets
  • 1 litre of hash oil confiscated
  • Two mobile phones recovered as evidence
  • Total estimated value: ₹23 lakh

The Arrest and Seizure

Acting on credible intelligence, the Commissioner's Task Force from Secunderabad Zone collaborated with Kacheguda police to intercept the suspects near the station's parcel office. The operation unfolded smoothly, resulting in the capture of both individuals and the confiscation of all illicit materials.

Profiles of the Accused

The arrested men were identified as Pangi Satish Kumar, 29, a laborer from Alluri Sitarama Raju district in Andhra Pradesh, and his cousin Pangi Ganesh, also 29, from Koraput district in Odisha. Police revealed the duo had traveled to Hyderabad specifically to sell the drugs, hoping to make what they described as "easy money."

Ongoing Investigation

During interrogation, the cousins allegedly pointed to a man named Loknath, a resident of Odisha, as their supplier. Loknath remains at large, and authorities have launched a manhunt to bring him in. Investigators are working to trace both the source of the drugs and their intended recipients in the city.

The seizure highlights continuing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region, particularly around transportation hubs where such activities often thrive.