Overview
The EAGLE Force and LB Nagar police intercepted a drug consignment worth about ₹3 lakh. Six kilograms of marijuana, procured from Odisha, were seized and three persons were arrested.
Key Developments
- Arrests made on Monday morning, 10 August 2026 when the accused arrived at LB Nagar to deliver the consignment.
- Accused: Sunitha Nag (30) (female transporter), Pojja Dirdo (assistant), and Manchala Rajesh (receiver).
- Sunitha’s cousin Lakhan from Malkangiri district supplied the marijuana.
- Sunitha made monthly trips from Chhattisgarh to Hyderabad by bus, carrying 5‑10 kg each time.
- She bought the drug at ₹3,500 per kg and sold it at ₹14,000 per kg, earning a large markup.
- On 9 August 2026 Sunitha procured 6 kg for a client named Satya; Pojja was paid ₹500 for accompanying her.
- The group reached LB Nagar around 4 a.m.; Satya arrived in a Maruti XL6 with Rajesh, Shivashankar and Satyanarayana.
- Police intercepted Sunitha and Pojja while handing over the drugs; Satyanarayana escaped, Rajesh was caught.
Important Facts
- Seized quantity: 6 kg of marijuana, valued at roughly ₹3 lakh.
- Financial margin: Sunitha’s profit per kilogram was about ₹10,500.
- Previous record: Pojja was arrested in 2025 in Raipur with 10 kg of marijuana.
- Investigators have identified six consumers in Vangur and Kalwakurthy and are tracing further links.
- A case has been registered under the NDPS Act at LB Nagar police station.
- Absconding suspects: Lakhan, Satyanarayana, Mallesh and Shivashankar.
Exam Relevance
This case touches upon several GS topics. The enforcement action demonstrates the role of state police units like the EAGLE Force in curbing drug trafficking, a matter of internal security (GS2). The use of the NDPS Act illustrates the legal framework governing narcotics (GS2). The interstate nature of the crime—originating in Odisha and Chhattisgarh and ending in Telangana—highlights challenges of coordination among state police forces (GS2). Economic aspects such as price differentials and profit margins are relevant to GS3 (Economy).
Way Forward
- Strengthen inter‑state intelligence sharing to detect and dismantle drug networks early.
- Increase surveillance on transport routes (bus terminals, highways) used for narcotics movement.
- Accelerate prosecution under the NDPS Act to deter repeat offenders.
- Conduct awareness campaigns in drug‑prone districts like Malkangiri to reduce cultivation and supply.