TDP MP's Security Protocol Breach Precedes Major Drug Party Bust
In a significant security lapse, TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar reportedly departed from his residence without his assigned gunmen before heading to a farmhouse owned by former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy on Saturday. This breach occurred just hours before EAGLE sleuths conducted a dramatic raid on the premises, uncovering a drug party that has sent shockwaves through political and law enforcement circles.
Multiple Arrests and Drug Abuse Confirmation
The Moinabad police confirmed that six individuals, including Mahesh Kumar and Rohith Reddy, tested positive for drug abuse following the raid. According to established security protocols, when a protectee chooses to travel without their assigned gunmen, the concerned district police department must be formally notified. This crucial step appears to have been overlooked in this instance.
In contrast to the MP, Rohith Reddy, as a former MLA, does not have any gunmen assigned to his security detail. The investigation has now expanded to examine potential weapons violations, with authorities verifying whether Reddy himself holds any active gun licenses.
Weapon License Cancellation Process Initiated
Police sources revealed that proceedings will be initiated to cancel the weapon license issued to Ritesh Reddy, Rohith Reddy's brother, after it was allegedly misused during the incident. Three primary accused—Rohith Reddy, Ritesh Reddy, and Namith Sharma—were remanded to judicial custody and transported to Chanchalguda central jail around midnight.
The three individuals have been segregated from the general prison population and will be housed in the Krishna barracks alongside other white-collar offenders. Like all new inmates, they underwent mandatory narcotics de-addiction screening upon admission.
Investigation Uncovers Drug Supply Chain and Firearm Discharge
Investigators probing the case made several disturbing discoveries. They found that Kaushik Ravi, who allegedly supplied cocaine to the other five individuals involved in the drug abuse case, paid approximately Rs 15,000 per gram to a contact based in Shimla. This revelation points to a sophisticated drug supply network operating across state lines.
Perhaps more alarming was the discovery that four rounds of bullets were fired inside the farmhouse by Namith Sharma. According to EAGLE officials, Sharma discharged his weapon after learning that an unauthorized individual had forcibly entered the premises. "There were CCTV cameras installed outside the farmhouse, but naturally, no surveillance equipment was present inside the private residence," explained EAGLE representatives.
Ongoing Investigation and Broader Implications
Although the EAGLE team has officially handed over the case to Moinabad police for further investigation, they continue to gather critical details about the social and professional networks of the drug abusers involved. This comprehensive approach aims to uncover any broader criminal connections or patterns of behavior.
The incident raises serious questions about security protocol adherence among protected individuals and highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating drug abuse among influential circles. The combination of security lapses, alleged weapons violations, and confirmed drug abuse creates a complex legal scenario that authorities will need to unravel in the coming weeks.
