Hyderabad: EAGLE Task Force busts drug racket near Mahindra University

The EAGLE Telangana Task Force busted a narcotics racket operating near Mahindra University, arresting four and seizing marijuana and OG weed. Linked to interstate and foreign suppliers, the racket exposed 50 students as consumers. Cyberabad Narcotics Police are investigating

Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on campus drug networks, the EAGLE Telangana Task Force busted an interstate narcotics racket operating in and around Mahindra University and arrested four persons on Tuesday.

Officials seized 1.15 kg of marijuana, 47 grams of OG weed, packaging material, weighing machines and other incriminating items.

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The arrested suspects were identified as Nevelle Tongbram (21), Ambati Ganesh (24), B Shiva Kumar (26) and Mohd Ashar Jawed Khan (21). While Nevelle and Ashar managed supplies inside the university, Ganesh and Shiva Kumar handled bulk procurement and distribution in Hyderabad.

The arrests followed an investigation into the Malnadu Restaurant drug case, in which courier parcels booked through Sree Maruti Couriers were allegedly found to be carrying narcotics. Officials traced the consignments to university students in Hyderabad, exposing a structured supply chain.

According to police, the suspects had links with interstate suppliers from Delhi and Bidar, and even foreign-controlled networks.

“Drugs were transported through courier and transport services, disguised as everyday items. Payments were routed digitally through UPI transactions and cash deposits, making tracking difficult,” officials said.

Investigators also found that two other students were in contact with a Nigerian national named Nick, who supplied MDMA pills through courier parcels. The students reportedly made digital payments and ATM deposits.

Police said nearly 50 students were identified as drug consumers and would face action under the NDPS Act.

“This racket shows how students are being turned into both consumers and peddlers, ruining their education and future,” an official said, urging parents and institutions to remain vigilant.

The Cyberabad Narcotics Police Station is investigating the case.