Minor caught with Hashish oil worth Rs 1.15 crore at Ghatkesar railway station

Hyderabad: The Special Operations Team (SOT) of Malkajgiri, in coordination with Ghatkesar Police, arrested a juvenile transporting Hashish oil worth Rs 1.15 crore.

The main supplier of the contraband remains at large, and investigations are ongoing.

Juvenile peddler arrested, supplier still at large

The arrested juvenile, 17, hails from Sarapalli village, Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. He reportedly dropped out of school after the 6th grade and helped his farmer parents with agriculture and occasional labour work.

Police identified the main accused as Debendra Jhodia alias Srinu of Chitrakonda, Odisha, who procured the Hashish oil and instructed the juvenile to transport it to Hyderabad.

Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the juvenile near Ghatkesar railway station on the morning of October 17, seizing 5.1 kg of Hashish oil packed in two polythene covers inside a backpack, along with one mobile phone.

How the trafficking racket operated

Investigations revealed that it takes approximately 40–50 kg of Ganja to produce 1 kg of Hashish oil. The juvenile was reportedly chosen for transport as police would be less suspicious of a minor.

The Hashish oil was intended for distribution in Hyderabad and the surrounding areas for quick monetary gains. Police are actively tracking Debendra Jhodia, who remains absconding.

Health hazards of Hashish oil

The Rachakonda Police issued a warning about the dangers of Hashish oil, which can lead to:

- Sensory distortions, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps

- Loss of motor coordination and increased risk of accidents

- Raised heartbeat, blood pressure and potential cardiovascular issues

- Extreme drowsiness, appetite changes and weight gain

- Mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks and confusion

- Long-term CNS effects, potentially leading to brain stroke

Police appeal to the public

Authorities urged citizens not to engage in any illegal activities and to contribute to building a drug-free society.

Procuring, selling, transporting, or consuming narcotics and psychotropic substances is a grave offence, punishable with imprisonment up to 10 years or even the death penalty under Section 31A of the NDPS Act.