Madhapur DCP Ritiraj and SOT DCP Shoban Kumar addressing the media, outlining separate arrests related to Alprazolam-laced toddy, MDMA cases, and dry ganja peddling in Hyderabad on Monday.
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A 38-year-old man was nabbed by the Chandanagar Police and the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Madhapur for allegedly supplying Alprazolam for toddy adulteration. Officers seized 1,170 grams of the substance during the operation.
The accused was identified as Goundla Bala Murali Krishna of Vemana Reddy Colony in Chandanagar. Two other suspects, Ravi Teja and Sai Sudhakar, are absconding.
DCP Madhapur Ritiraj said Murali Krishna was caught at his residence following a tip-off. āHe allegedly ran a toddy shop at Doulatabad village in Hathnoora mandal of Medak along with Sudhakar and others. During questioning, he admitted to procuring Alprazolam from Ravi Teja of Podichanpally village in Papannapet mandal for ā¹3 lakh per kilogram. A car and a mobile phone were seized from him,ā said the officer.
Published ā November 24, 2025 08:40 pm IST
