Inside EAGLE raid at Taramati Baradari: How officials flagged suspects without disrupting event

Hyderabad: More details regarding the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) raid at Taramati Baradari in Ibrahim Bagh on Saturday revealed the intelligence information gathered by the officials before the raid.

How the raid was implemented

Intelligence was gathered on attendees and 35 individuals suspected of drug consumption were shortlisted. Without disrupting the ongoing event, the teams conducted a surprise check. Using ABONN urine drug test kits, 5 tested positive for ganja.

Additional testing revealed one more individual positive for AMP (Amphetamines). In total, 6 persons were confirmed as drug consumers.

The individuals voluntarily admitted to drug abuse. Information about their networks was collected and their parents/guardians will be contacted to ensure they undergo de-addiction programs, with the hope that they have not developed severe dependency.

On credible information, during the intervening night of April 04/05, the EAGLE Force of the State Task Force, Cyberabad and Hyderabad Narcotics Police Stations staff, Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW), in coordination with Golconda Police Station staff under the Hyderabad Commissionerate, conducted a raid on Taramati Baradari, Golconda, Hyderabad, within the limits of Gachibowli PS.

During the operation, six individuals were apprehended for the consumption of drugs/ganja.

What was the case about?

The EAGLE Force, Telangana, Hyderabad, initiated an operation to curb large-scale drug abuse occurring in pubs, hotels and other public areas.

Acting on inputs that the Taramati Baradari (located at Golconda, Hyderabad) was hosting a special party with international DJ ‘More than Friends’, the law enforcement units formed five teams to conduct a surprise raid.

A case has been registered under Section 27(b) of the NDPS Act, 1985, at Hyderabad Narcotics Police Station and further investigation is in progress.

Details of drug/ganja consumers

Sarwar, Model and Actor (Tested positive for THC).

Nihar, Spices Trading Business (Tested positive for THC).

Aashi, wife of Nihar (Tested positive for THC).

Jason, DJ (Tested positive for AMP).

Yogeshwar, Business (Tested positive for THC).

Abinash, Analyst in pharmaceuticals (Tested positive for THC).

Public advisory

In recent times, several youth and students have fallen prey to drug addiction, leading to involvement in crime and other anti-social activities. This menace has caused immense suffering to many families.

The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Force, Telangana, Hyderabad, said it earnestly appeals to the youth and students not to succumb to the lure of drugs.

Parents are requested to remain vigilant about the activities of their children and to feel free to approach the Police or share information with the EAGLE Force.

“Information can be passed on through phone number 8712671111 or the toll-free helpline 1908. Together, let us work to curb anti-social activities and strive towards building a drug-free city,” the EAGLE team said in a statement.

Report drug-related concerns to EAGLE:

Toll-Free Number: 1908

https://eagleforce.tspolice.gov.in/

WhatsApp: 87126 71111

Email: tsnabho-hyd@tspolice.gov.in

All information shared will be kept strictly confidential, and credible informants will be suitably rewarded, the police said.