Hyderabad: EAGLE busts drug party at Quack Arena pub in Kondapur; 8 test positive
Telugu actress Hema confirmed attending the party but said her drug test was negative in an Instagram video.
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Eagle busts drug party at Quack Arena pub in Kondapur, actress Hema issues clarification
Hyderabad: EAGLE Task Force raided Quack Arena pub in Kondapur after receiving specific inputs about the drug party. Eight people tested positive for drugs.
Surprise raid based on credible inputs
The EAGLE Task Force carried out the operation following specific and credible intelligence about possible drug use at the pub. The raid took place while a high-profile DJ event was underway, drawing a large crowd late into the night.
On-the-spot drug tests conducted
Officials conducted live drug screening tests on attendees using field testing kits at the venue. During the checks, eight individuals were found to have consumed drugs.
All those who tested positive were taken into custody and shifted to Gachibowli Police Station for further legal procedures.
List of individuals who tested positive
The police identified the eight individuals who tested positive as: Ritesh, Jyothi Raditya, Ritvik Vasala, Abhishek Varma, Aakella Harith Saranga, Rishab Srivastava, Pitla Prithvi Raj, and Monish Satwani.
Case registered, probe underway
Gachibowli police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Officials are now probing the source of the drugs and examining whether the pub management violated any rules or failed to prevent illegal activities on the premises.
Actress Hema issues clarification
Telugu actress Hema, who attended the party, responded after the raid by sharing a video on Instagram. She confirmed her presence at the pub but stated that her drug test result was negative.
According to her statement, officials collected her urine sample and conducted the test on-site, which returned a negative result. She also shared visuals of the testing process, asserting that she had not consumed any drugs.
Crackdown on drug use in nightlife
The raid is part of ongoing efforts by Cyberabad police to curb drug consumption and tighten surveillance at pubs and nightlife hubs. Authorities have indicated that similar surprise inspections will continue in the coming days.
