Police in Hyderabad detained six individuals, including the Member of Parliament and the former legislator during a raid at a farmhouse on the city’s outskirts
The operation was carried out late on Saturday night after authorities received information about a suspected drug party. Representational Pic/File
TDP MP from Andhra Pradesh Putta Mahesh Kumar, and former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy, were among six people detained after allegedly testing positive for alleged drug consumption, officials said on Sunday, reported the PTI.
Police in Hyderabad detained six individuals, including the Member of Parliament and the former legislator during a raid at a farmhouse on the city’s outskirts.
The operation was carried out late on Saturday night after authorities received information about a suspected drug party taking place at a farmhouse in Moinabad.
The property is reportedly owned by former MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy, according to the PTI.
According to officials, those present at the gathering included Putta Mahesh Kumar, a Member of Parliament from Eluru in Andhra Pradesh, along with several realtors, businessmen and political figures.
Initially, an on-the-spot urine drug test showed that five individuals, including Rohith Reddy, had allegedly consumed drugs, while Mahesh Kumar tested negative, as per the PTI.
However, after being taken to a hospital for further testing, blood tests confirmed that six people, including the MP, tested positive for drug consumption, officials said, the news agency reported.
Narcotic substance seized
During the raid, police seized around two grams of a suspected narcotic substance, which has been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the drugs and whether they were consumed at the farmhouse or elsewhere before the gathering, according to the PTI.
Gunshots fired during raid
Police officials also reported that one person present at the party allegedly fired three rounds in the air with a revolver after noticing the arrival of the police team, reported the PTI.
The weapon has since been seized by authorities, and the incident is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Probe continues
The raid was conducted by the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Force in coordination with local police teams, according to the PTI.
Officials said further investigation is underway to identify all individuals involved and establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug use at the gathering.
(with PTI inputs)
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