Drugs worth over 82 lakh seized, eleven arrested

A total of 11 individuals, including inter-State drug traffickers, peddlers, and consumers, were arrested by the Hyderabad police in separate operations.The officials seized a total of 386 grams of narcotic substances, including cocaine, mephedrone (Meow-Meow/MD), and ecstasy pills, valued collectively at over ₹82 lakh. The seizures included 276 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of MD, 11 ecstasy pills, three mobile phones, and a country-made pistol with six live rounds.

In one of the largest seizures, the Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) along with Golconda police busted a Mumbai-Hyderabad cocaine network by arresting four inter-State peddlers, identified as Mujaffar Wahid Shaikh, 30, an electrician, Vinod Kishanlal Shrivasthav, 53, a taxi driver, Chaitanya Vinayak Wagh, 29, an artist, and Mustak Khan, 31, a delivery boy, all based in Mumbai, along with peddler, Prem, 29, a private employee, and two Hyderabad-based consumers. The group was found in possession of 276 grams of high-grade cocaine and eight mobile phones, worth ₹69 lakh. Police said the drugs had been sourced from foreign nationals through sea routes and supplied across States by a chain of individuals.

Mujaffar Wahid Shaikh, a fifth-grade dropout from Chanda Bazaar, Uttar Pradesh, had worked as a welder and electrician in Mumbai before entering drug trade in 2016. He used to source cocaine from foreign suppliers who smuggled it into India via sea routes. Similarly, Vinod Shrivastav, a former taxi driver from Prayagraj, transitioned from couriering drugs on commission to full-fledged peddling after a road accident in 2024. Chaitanya Wagh, an aspiring 3D artist, and Mustak Khan, a former delivery agent, were also drawn into the network, each procuring cocaine at lower rates from Mumbai, and selling it to Hyderabad-based peddler, Prem.

Prem, who already has multiple narcotics cases against him, used his corporate day job as a cover while actively supplying drugs in the city.

In a separate operation, H-NEW and Bollaram police apprehended 28-year-old software employee Harshavardhan alias Harsha, who was caught with 10 grams of cocaine, 11 ecstasy pills, and a mobile phone worth ₹3.1 lakh. A native of Hyderabad, Harshavardhan reportedly slipped into drug use following a love failure, and eventually began sourcing cocaine from Bengaluru and Goa to supply it within the city. Police said he used his income from drug peddling to sustain a lavish lifestyle, frequenting pubs and nightlife hotspots.

In another significant bust, H-NEW in coordination with Begum Bazaar police arrested two inter-State drug transporters, identified as Pawan Bhati, 24, and Hemsingh Kachhawa, 26, both from Rajasthan, and a local peddler, Jeetendara Panwar, 28. Officers seized 100 grams of MD, a country-made pistol, six live rounds, one empty shell, and three mobile phones. The total haul was valued at ₹10 lakh.

Investigations revealed that Jeetendara, a sweet maker by profession, partnered with his contacts from Rajasthan to distribute the synthetic drug in Hyderabad after his sweet shop business failed in a span of six months. He also illegally acquired a firearm, which he test-fired in Kattedan before his arrest.

Meanwhile, Pawan Bhati returned to Hyderabad in May 2025 after working as a driver in his native town following the failure of his shops in Hyderabad. He set up a juice shop in the city during the summer season and later went to Rajasthan to procure MD drug from Surender, a resident of Nagur, Rajasthan, and delivered to Jeetendara Panwar for sale. Hemsingh Kachhawa, an accused in a 2021 POCSO case who was released recently, procured the contraband from Rajasthan and delivered to Jeetendara against a commission.

Cases have been registered under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Arms Act, and further investigations are under way to trace the supply chains, financial trails, other peddlers and foreign nationals involved in the network.

Bonalu concluded peacefully in Hyderabad

 

Today (July 21, 2025), Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, DG, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, along with his wife Smt. Lalitha Anand, visited the Sri Akkana Madanna Temple and flagged off the Ghattam procession. On this occasion, the Commissioner expressed his immense happiness to participate in the Ghattam procession and extended his gratitude and best wishes to the temple management and the organizers of the Ghattam procession.

The Commissioner highlighted the 350 -year history of the Sri Akkana Madanna Temple, noting that during the Qutub shahi rule in 1675, pujas were performed here for 10 years. After the death of Akkanna and Madanna , the pujas were halted. However, after India gained independence, the temple was reconstructed, and pujas and festivals resumed. The Goddess Mahankali was prayed to in history  to protect everyone from plague , diseases and floods came and she always protected everyone . He also mentioned that the Bonalu festival has been celebrated grandly for the past month, with Hon'ble Ministers Sri Ponnam Prabhakar and Smt. Konda Surekha taking special interest and providing all necessary support to organize it on an unprecedented scale this year.

Regarding security arrangements, the Police Commissioner explained that robust police security has been put in place at the temple and along the Ghattam procession route to prevent stampedes. He also stated that arrangements have been made in coordination with all departments to ensure devotees do not face any inconvenience. He further noted that She Teams and Crime Teams have been deployed to prevent eve-teasing, pickpocketing, and chain snatching. The Commissioner thanked all Hyderabad officials for performing their duties to ensure the Bonalu festival was conducted peacefully.

The Ghattam procession starts from Akkana Madanna Temple in Haribowli and proceeds via Gowliguda, Lal Darwaza, and Shah Ali Banda, concluding at Nayapul.

The event was attended by Sri Vikram Singh Mann, IPS (Additional CP, Law and Order), Sri D. Joel Davis, IPS (Joint CP Traffic), Smt. K. Apoorva Rao, IPS (DCP Special Branch), Smt. Sneha Mehra, IPS (DCP South Zone), Smt. Rakshitha Krishna Murthy, IPS (DCP CAR Headquarters), Sri Venkateswarlu, IPS (DCP Traffic), and other officials. 

50 of my classmates from HPS Begumpet school visited ICCC

 "About 50 of my classmates from HPS Begumpet school who wanted to see the iCCC and the it’s functioning , came today and I was personally present to show them around and explain how the building functions as a integration command centre , a multi agency operations centre , an emergency services monitoring centre, a disaster management centre , a law and order management and a traffic management centre . Showed them the various softwares, video analytics , cctvs , drones being used and how the various situations are tackled .They felt that the general public does not know much about how police does it’s difficult job and it should be publicised more as it will spread deterrence. It felt great to catch up with them like this "

CP held executive court

 Today i.e. on 18.07.2025, the DG,Commissioner of Police & Addl.District Magistrate (Executive), Hyderabad Police Commissionerate, Sri C.V. Anand, IPS held the executive Court at  Kotwal House Office, Purani Haveli, Hyderabad in connection with the ongoing rivalry between various (8) gangs of rowdy sheeters/notorious criminals in South, South East and South West Zones of Hyderabad to assert dominance in the area. The Hon’ble Addl. District Magistrate examined the information placed before the Court by the SHOs/ACsP concerned of South, South East and South West Zones. The detailed reports highlighted multiple instances of violent clashes especially murders, attempt to murder perpetrated by the above gangs in retaliation to avenge revenge against each in these zones.

Key Incidents Examined:

1. Mirchowk PS (South Zone) 

• Rivalry between Group-A (led by Syed Abdul Khader @ Afroz) and Group-B (led by Syed Murtuza Ali Baqari)

• In connection with murder of Najaf Ali (rowdy sheeter of Chaderghat PS), leading to ongoing attempts by both gangs to eliminate each other.

2. Kalapathar PS (South Zone) 

• Group-A (led by Mohd Asad) and Group-B (led by Mohd Khader Hussain @ Chota Ashwak)

• Clash over murder of Syed Faqruddin @ Rafeeq and retaliatory attacks involving family members.

3. Bandlaguda PS (South East Zone) 

• Long-standing feud starting from 2018 resulting in multiple murders including Kala Imran and Khadeer Khan.

• Gang rivalry persists with violent intentions from both sides.

4. Kanchanbagh PS (South East Zone) 

• Gangs led by Mohd Iliyas and Baba Shingtay @ Baba Shinde.

• Ongoing violence rooted in abduction and murder of Vishal Shingtay, 

5. Santosh Nagar PS (South East Zone) 

• Once allies, gangs led by Syed Imran @ Hanuman Imran and Syed Ateeq turned rivals over drug-related suspicions.

6. Mangalhat PS (South West Zone) 

• Assault case involving Manmohan Singh and associates against Surendar Singh @ Surru, part of prolonged enmity.

7. Asif Nagar PS (South West Zone) 

• Retaliatory murders between gangs led by Syed Taher and Mohd Azam Shareef @ Ajju.

8. Golconda PS (South West Zone)  

• Violent rivalry between Ahmed Ali Khan @ Ashraf Ashu and members of a rival group over a ₹2 lakh financial dispute.

• Involvement in real estate conflicts and illegal possession of firearms.

In today’s court proceedings, the respondents of 8 gangs were individually heard and given an opportunity to present their themselves and the CP, Hyderabad reprimanded respondents of both groups of these gangs and settle issues amicably with their elders and well-wishers by refraining from such unlawful activities which disturbing the peace and tranquility in the area, lest stringent action shall be initiated against gang members including Externment from Hyderabad city. The court was adjourned for next hearing.

Further the CP, Hyderabad reiterated that, If any person or groups, one or more who likely to commit an act that result into disturbing the peace and public tranquility in the area, shall be bound over u/s 126 BNSS, 2023 by directing them to execute bond for keeping the peace in the said area for a given period of time, provided such an act is likely to disturb public peace or tranquility at large. 

Smt.K.Apoorva Rao IPS, DCP SB, Smt.Sneha Mehra IPS DCP South Zone, Sri.S.Chaitanya Kumar DCP South East Zone, Sri.Chandra Mohan DCP South West Zone were present.

Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu

 

Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Bonalu festival at Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad, Hyderabad DG and Commissioner of Police, Shri C.V. Anand IPS, along with other senior officers, paid their respects to the Goddess. Following the darshan, the Commissioner conducted a thorough inspection of the temple premises, meticulously examining the queue lines to ensure devotees experience no inconvenience.

Later, Commissioner C.V. Anand highlighted the anticipated turnout of lakhs of devotees who are expected to visit the temple and offer special prayers during the Bonalu festivities. He affirmed that comprehensive precautionary measures are in place to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for all visitors. The Commissioner emphasized the robust security framework, stating that CCTV cameras, dedicated crime squads, and She Teams have been strategically deployed to maintain strict vigilance against chain snatchers, pickpockets, and eve-teasers.

Sri D. Joel Davis IPS (Joint CP Traffic),Smt. S. Rashmi Perumal IPS (DCP North Zone),Smt. K. Apoorva Rao IPS (DCP Special Branch),Smt. Swetha IPS (DCP DD),Shri Rahul Hedge IPS (DCP Traffic),Smt. Rakshithi Krishna Murthy IPS (DCP Headquarters),Smt. Shilpa Vallie IPS (DCP Central Zone),Shri B. Balaswamy IPS (DCP East Zone),Shri S. Chaitanya Kumar (DCP South East Zone),Shri Y.V.S. Sudheendra (DCP Task Force) And other officers were present. 

Laldarwaza Bonalu - Sikhara pooja by CP Anand

 

Today, Sri C.V. Anand IPS DG & Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad city participated in the Lal Darwaza Bonalu festival, including the Shikara Puja and Dhwajarohanam (flag hoisting) ceremonies. He stated that it is customary for the temple committee to invite the Hyderabad City Kotwal  for these annual events.

The Lal Darwaza Simhavahini Sri Mahankali Temple is a historically significant temple. In 1908, severe floods caused by heavy rains and a widespread plague epidemic in the areas surrounding this temple led to the death of approximately 50,000 people. At that time, Hyderabad's population was 4 lakh (400,000). Upon the advice of Prime Minister Kishen Pershad, the then Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, arranged special prayers for the Goddess. Following these prayers, the Musi River floods subsided, and the epidemic receded. Since then, it has been a tradition to celebrate Bonalu during the Ashadha month. The Commissioner noted that the Bonalu festivities have been observed here for about 120 years, continuing the same tradition. Across Telangana, people celebrate the Bonalu festival with great devotion for a month.

The temple committee is organizing these festivities in coordination with all stakeholders. Commissioner Sri C.V. Anand stated that the Police Department, on behalf of the government, has made all necessary security arrangements to prevent any untoward incidents. He recalled that the Golconda Bonalu and Balkampet Bonalu were conducted peacefully. He explained that proactive measures have been undertaken in coordination with all departments, and the Hyderabad South Zone Police have made special arrangements, including bringing in additional police personnel from outside.

Coordination meetings were held with various departments, including Water Works, Electricity, R&B, and the Municipal Corporation, for the Lal Darwaza Bonalu. Honorable Ministers Sri Ponnam Prabhakar Garu and Endowment Minister Smt. Konda Surekha Garu also participated in these meetings. The ministers issued orders to officials from all departments to ensure that all arrangements are made without any shortcomings.

The Commissioner urged temple committee members and devotees to cooperate with the Police Department. He assured that the Hyderabad Police would make every effort to ensure devotees face no inconvenience. He also stated that special surveillance has been set up with Crime Branch police and She Team units to prevent pickpocketing, chain snatching, and eve-teasing during the Bonalu celebrations.

The event was attended by Shri R.V. Karnan IAS (Commissioner, GHMC), Smt. K. Apoorva Rao IPS (DCP Special Branch), Smt. Sneha Mehra IPS (DCP South Zone), and Sri R. Venkateswarlu IPS (DCP Traffic), along with other officials, Temple Committee Chairman Sri B. Maruthi Yadav, and committee members.

Inauguration of Newly Constructed Kalapathar, Chatrinaka Traffic PS and Shalibanda Police Station Buildings and Police Commissioner's Office in Purani Haveli Building

 Sri Ponnam Prabhakar, Hyderabad In-charge Minister for Transport and BC Welfare, visited Purani Haveli building for its re-inauguration. After inaugurating and thoroughly inspecting the building, he extended his best wishes to everyone. He also congratulated everyone who contributed to bringing the Purani Haveli building back into use and restoring its old glory.

Additionally, the Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed Kalapathar,Chatrinaka Traffic PS and Shalibanda Police Station buildings. Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, stated that this building previously served as the Police Commissioner's office and was also known as “The Kotwal House” functioning as the police headquarters from 1920 to 2002. He noted that the Purani Haveli building holds significant historical importance in Hyderabad, and it was considered for demolition four years ago when its roof collapsed. However, he explained that with a desire to preserve our history, Sri Chalamalasetty Anil Kumar, Director, Ace Urban Developers Pvt. Limited, Greenko Group, Group CEO & MD, came forward to finance the entire restoration cost. The restoration work began in December 2022, and he emphasized that restoring old structures requires immense patience. He praised Mir Barkatullah Khan (Architect) from Deccan Terrain Agencies for doing an excellent job. From now on, the Hyderabad City Kotwal will have a dedicated place to sit when visiting the old city. He extended his congratulations to everyone for saving this historical structure.

The Hyderabad Police Commissioner's office currently operates from the ICCC building, Banjara Hills, Road No. 12. The Commissioner announced that moving forward, he will be available to the public one day a week (Friday) from The Kotwal House, Purani Haveli, one day from the Basheerbagh office, and on the remaining days from the Banjara Hills office.

The event was attended by Sri Mandadi Anil Kumar Yadav (MP), Sri Asaduddin Owaisi (MP), Sri Mirza Riyaz Ul Hassan Effendi (MLC), Sri Mirza Rahmath Baig (MLC), Sri Mir Zulfeqar Ali (MLA, Charminar), Sri Mohd Mubeen (MLA, Bahadurpura), Sri P.Vishwa Prasad, IPS (Addl. CP, Crimes, Hyderabad City), Sri D. Joel Davis, IPS (Joint CP, Traffic, Hyderabad), Ms. Sneha Mehra, IPS (DCP, South Zone, Hyderabad), Sri A.R. Srinivas, IPS (Director of Vigilance and Enforcement), Sri M. Ramesh Reddy, IPS (MD, Police Housing Corporation), and Smt.K.Apoorva Rao IPS DCP SB, Smt.Rakshitha Krishna Murthy IPS DCP CAR Hqtrs, , Sri.R.Venkateswarlu IPS DCP Traffic, Sri.Chaitanya Kumar, DCP South East Zone were present.

Union Home Secretary Reviews Implementation of New Criminal Laws and other issues

 The Union Home Secretary, Shri Govind Mohan, IAS, along with a high-level team from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), visited Hyderabad today to review the implementation progress of several key national criminal justice reforms and internal security initiatives.

During the visit, Shri Govind Mohan held detailed discussions with senior police officers and civil administration officials from Telangana. The review focused on the rollout and status of the newly enacted criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act respectively. Additionally, the status of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), forensic infrastructure, prosecution mechanisms, prison modernization, and enforcement action against narcotics, cybercrime, terrorism, and left-wing extremism were assessed.

Notably, this marks the first instance  that a Union Home Secretary is personally touring all state headquarters to gather on-ground feedback directly from state-level law enforcement officials. This initiative has been widely welcomed as a significant confidence-building measure that ensures state police challenges are both heard and addressed at the highest levels.

As part of the visit, a detailed presentation was made on the Hyderabad Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) — a state-of-the-art, multi-agency hub for disaster management, emergency response (Dial 100/112), law and order monitoring, and traffic control. The facility also serves as the backbone for the city’s extensive CCTV network and real-time surveillance systems.

The presentation and the overall operational model of the ICCC were highly appreciated by the MHA delegation, with specific mention of its potential as a best-practice model for replication across the country.

Muharram procession concluded peacefully in Hyderabad

 As part of the Muharram mourning observances, today's Bibi Ka Alam procession, on the 10th day of Muharram, concluded peacefully in Hyderabad. Sri C.V. Anand IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, personally supervised the security arrangements from the historic Charminar. He provided timely instructions to all officers to ensure the procession proceeded smoothly. For the past 10 days of Muharram mourning, Hyderabad City Police, under the leadership of Sri C.V. Anand, had implemented stringent security measures and efficient traffic management.

This massive Bibi Ka Alam procession commenced from Ashurkhana in Dabeerpura (Darul Shifa). The "Alam" was carried on Lakshmi, an elephant brought from Karnataka state, as the procession made its way. It concluded at Masjid-e-Ilahi, Chaderghat, on the banks of the Musi River.

City Police Commissioner Sri C.V. Anand, accompanied by senior officers from Law & Order and Traffic departments, oversaw the procession. On behalf of the Hyderabad City Police, garlands and 'Dattis' (offerings) were presented to the Alam at Charminar.

Over 3,000 police personnel provided robust security for the Bibi Ka Alam procession. Thanks to proactive planning and all necessary measures taken, the Bibi Ka Alam procession concluded peacefully in Hyderabad without any untoward incidents. On this occasion, Sri C.V. Anand IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, extended his thanks to all the Shia community members in Hyderabad.

The event was attended by Sri Vikram Singh Mann IPS (Additional Commissioner of Police L&O), Sri D. Joel Davis IPS (Joint CP Traffic), Smt. Rakshitha Krishna Murthy IPS (DCP CAR Headquarters), Smt. Sneha Mehra IPS (DCP South Zone), along with other police officials.

CP paid visit to Bibi Ka Alam

 Sri C.V. Anand IPS DG & Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad city stated that robust security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad city in observance of the Muharram mourning days. Today, marking the 8th day of Muharram, he visited Bibi Ka Alam in Dar-ul-Shifa, Dabirpura, and offered flowers and 'dattis' (offerings). On this occasion, he personally inspected the security and bandobust arrangements in place.

Speaking to the media afterwards, he mentioned that the Muharram mourning days have now reached their 8th day. He added that numerous coordination meetings were held before Muharram commenced, involving honorable ministers from the government, Shia religious leaders, police, and officials from other departments. All necessary precautionary measures were undertaken based on the suggestions received in those meetings. He explained that smaller daily processions have been taking place over the past 8 days, and full-scale security (bandobust) is being provided for them.

Regarding traffic management, he stated that additional police personnel have been brought in from outside, and measures have been taken under the supervision of the Traffic DCPs to ensure smooth traffic flow. He noted that there is a possibility of snatchings, pickpocketing, and eve-teasing during procession times. However, our Crime Police and She Teams have been vigilant, curbing these activities and taking some individuals into custody.

He announced that due to the likelihood of a large number of people visiting tomorrow (9th Muharram) and on the 10th Muharram, as a precautionary measure, security arrangements are being made with 3000 police personnel to ensure the Muharram procession takes place peacefully.

He, along with Smt. Sneha Mehra IPS (DCP South Zone), Sri Venkateswarlu IPS (DCP Traffic), and other officials, inspected the 10th Muharram procession routes and instructed that all measures be taken to ensure the procession proceeds in a calm environment.

Finally, Sri C.V. Anand IPS appealed on behalf of the Hyderabad City Police that all necessary advance measures regarding traffic, safety, and security have been taken. He also requested the public to cooperate with the police to ensure the Muharram observances take place peacefully.

CP held court

 The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, Mr. C.V. Anand, IPS, in his capacity as Additional District Magistrate (Executive), conducted a court session today under Section 126 of the BNSS.

During the session, the Station House Officer of Mehdipatnam briefed the court on an ongoing dispute between two factions of the religious organization Deendar Anjuman over a land-related issue within the jurisdiction of the Mehdipatnam Police Station.

Video evidence of a recent altercation between the groups was presented, and both sides were given an opportunity to state their positions. The conflict has reportedly led to repeated disturbances during religious events, raising concerns over potential threats to public order.

The Commissioner issued a strong warning to both parties, emphasizing that any further unlawful conduct or breach of peace would lead to stringent legal action. The matter has been adjourned for a subsequent hearing.

CP visited Balkampet Yellamma temple

 

The Commissioner of Police visited the Balkampet Yellamma Temple in the SR Nagar area to review police arrangements ahead of the Bonalu festivities. Over the past 7–8 years, the temple has witnessed a surge in popularity during Bonalu, often resulting in large crowds and occasional near-stampede situations.

This year, officials have undertaken more meticulous planning, introducing significant changes aimed at reducing congregation at sensitive points. During the visit, the Commissioner interacted with on-ground officers, inspected the control room and CCTV monitoring center, and also offered prayers at the temple.