Hyderabad: Omega hospitals doctor caught with 53 grams of cocaine worth Rs 5 lakh

Hyderabad: A city-based doctor working at Omega hospitals has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a high-value drug racket.

The accused, Dr. Namrata Chigurupati (34), CEO of Omega hospitals is reported to have developed a serious addiction to cocaine and had been sourcing drugs from a Mumbai-based supplier.

Raidurgam Inspector Ch Venkanna said that Dr. Namrata contacted Vansh Dhakkar from Mumbai via WhatsApp and placed an order for cocaine worth Rs 5 lakh.

The amount was transferred online, and the drugs were delivered to Hyderabad through Balakrishna alias Rampyar Ram (38), a delivery agent working under Vansh.

Acting on a tip-off, Raidurgam police apprehended both Namrata and Balakrishna during the handover of the narcotics on Thursday around 5:20 pm while receiving a delivery of 53 grams of cocaine. The duo were sent to remand, the police said.

Police seized 53 grams of cocaine, Rs 10,000 in cash, and two mobile phones from the suspects. During the investigation, Dr. Namrata reportedly confessed to spending nearly Rs 70 lakh on drugs over time.

A case under NDPS Act is registered against Namrata, Balakrishna and Vansh. The investigation is ongoing, with police looking into possible wider links to drug networks operating in the city.

In a press statement issued on Sunday, Omega Hospitals CMD Dr Ch Mohan Vamsy categorically clarified that Dr. Ch Namrata in recent media reports, is not associated with our organization in any capacity.

"We emphasize that this is an isolated incident involving personal actions, and Omega Hospitals remains committed to its core mission of providing exceptional oncology and multi-specialty care. As India's second-largest oncology chain with over 14 hospitals across India, we have successfully treated thousands of patients with dedication and integrity. We urge the media and public to verify facts before attributing unrelated personal conduct to our institution", Mohan Vamsy said.