Two Arrested for Selling Heroin in Hyderabad

Quick Summary

• Two individuals, Md. Noor Akbar and Md. Ajit Mohin, natives of Malda in West Bengal, were arrested by Shamshabad District Task Force (DTF) in Hyderabad on August 7, 2025.
• The arrests occurred during a routine inspection along the Khajaguda – Nanakramguda road.
• officials seized 66 grams of heroin worth approximately ₹2.5 lakh from the duo.
• The accused had allegedly come to Hyderabad under the guise of seeking work but were found to be involved in selling heroin.
• The heroin was handed over to Serlingampally excise station,and further investigations are ongoing.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The arrest highlights continuing challenges related to drug trafficking across Indian states and urban centers like Hyderabad. It exemplifies how traffickers exploit interstate travel and disguise illicit activities under legitimate purposes such as job-seeking-a practice that complicates detection efforts by law enforcement agencies.

The operation underscores both strengths and limitations of routine inspections in combating drug-related crimes: while officials succeeded in apprehending suspects, larger systemic measures may be needed for prevention at supply-chain or inter-state transit levels.

This incident also serves as a reminder for policymakers about tightening surveillance on inter-state migrations paired with proactive community engagement initiatives aimed at curbing such drug networks sustainably.Read More