Enforcement Directorate Raids Residence of Wanted Drug Supplier in Hyderabad
· India · The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the Nanakramguda residence of Neetu Bai, also known as Kalapathi Nithu Bai, on September 3, 2026. The 48-year-old suspect, who remains absconding, is wanted in connection with multiple marijuana trafficking cases. The investigation stems from an FIR registered by the Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE). Officials report that the suspect allegedly operated from Lotha Basti, supplying drugs to various customers including IT professionals. The ED is currently investigating the financial trails and proceeds linked to this drug trade.
Why it matters
The investigation targets the financial infrastructure of a drug network operating near Hyderabad's IT corridor, potentially disrupting the supply chain for illicit substances in the region.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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