Hyderabad: Interstate Drug Peddling Racket Busted: Rachakonda Police Seize 20 KGs of Hashish Oil, Two Arrested
Rachakonda Police bust an interstate drug peddling racket, seizing 20 KGs of hashish oil worth ₹1.2 crore; two accused arrested while main supplier and buyer remain absconding.
In a major success against narcotics trafficking, the Special Operations Team (SOT) LB Nagar Zone and Abdullapurmet Police have busted an interstate drug peddling racket and arrested two accused, seizing 20 kilograms of Hashish Oil worth ₹1.2 crore.
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Accused Identified; Hash Oil Seized
The accused have been identified as:
- Pangi Keshava Rao alias Kesha (40) from Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh
- Jayaram Khemundu (26) from Koraput district, Odisha
From their possession, police seized:
- 20 KGs of Hashish Oil
- 3 mobile phones
- ₹870 in cash
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Drug Trafficking Route: AP & Odisha to Bengaluru via Hyderabad
According to police, the accused were procuring Hashish Oil from Krishna, a childhood friend of Keshava Rao and the main supplier, who is currently absconding. The oil was sourced from Hukumpeta, AP, and meant for buyers in Bengaluru using Hyderabad as a transit hub.
Investigators revealed that around 35-40 kg of Ganja is used to produce just 1 kg of Hashish Oil, indicating the large-scale impact of the seized contraband.
Arrested During a Sting Operation
Based on credible intelligence, the SOT and Abdullapurmet Police conducted a sting operation on June 11, 2025, at Sampoorna Hotel near ORR, Peddamberpet. The accused were waiting to hand over the consignment to a Bengaluru-based buyer when police apprehended them.
Ongoing Investigation and Appeals
The hunt for Krishna and the Bengaluru buyer is ongoing. Authorities are also verifying the criminal background of the arrested individuals—Keshava Rao has a previous NDPS case registered by Anakapally Town Police.
Rachakonda Police’s Continued Commitment
Commissioner of Police G. Sudheer Babu, IPS, and senior officers K. Manohar (Incharge DCP, LB Nagar) and MD. Shakir Hussain (Addl. DCP, SOT) oversaw the operation. Police reiterated their strong stance on drug control, emphasizing continued vigilance, community cooperation, and awareness campaigns to eliminate drug-related threats.
Public Relations Officer,
Rachakonda Police Commissionerate
