Hyderabad: Doctor’s Den Exposed: Drugs in Hyderabad Home
A routine tip-off has unraveled a hidden narcotics operation right in the heart of Hyderabad, where a local physician allegedly turned his residence into a distribution point. On November 3, 2025, excise officials raided the home of John Paul in Musheerabad, seizing substances worth Rs 3 lakh. The arrest shines a light on how everyday professionals can get entangled in underground networks, raising fresh concerns about urban drug infiltration.
Raid Uncovers Varied Contraband
Acting on intelligence about illicit sales, the Excise STF team descended on John Paul’s rented apartment in the bustling Musheerabad area. What they found painted a picture of organized supply: packets of ganja, MDMA, cocaine, hashish oil, and OG Kush, all stashed for quick distribution. Valued at Rs 3 lakh on the street, these items highlighted the scale of the setup, far beyond personal use.
John Paul, a doctor by profession, now faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Authorities believe his medical background may have lent a veneer of normalcy to the activities, making detection tougher until the tip surfaced.
Network Spans Cities, Perks for the Doctor
The probe reveals a collaborative ring pulling strings from afar. Pramod from Hyderabad, along with Sandeep and Sarat from Delhi and Bengaluru, reportedly orchestrated shipments to John Paul’s doorstep. In exchange for storing and selling the goods, the doctor received his cut in free supplies, blurring lines between facilitation and consumption.
This arrangement underscores a growing trend where couriers exploit trusted locals to evade scrutiny. Excise officials have registered cases against the three absconding men, vowing to apprehend them soon through surveillance and informant networks.
Key elements of the operation include:
- Interstate sourcing from Delhi and Bengaluru hubs.
- Use of residential spaces to avoid commercial red flags.
- Barter system rewarding handlers with product shares.
Broader Crackdown in the Offing
This bust adds to a string of recent excise actions in Hyderabad, where teams seized over Rs 10 lakh in drugs just days earlier across the city and Sangareddy district. From ganja packets in Secunderabad to hashish oil transports, authorities are ramping up patrols to disrupt supply chains feeding the city’s youth.
While John Paul’s arrest disrupts one node, it prompts questions about undetected enablers in professional circles. Will this expose more white-collar links, or remain an isolated wake-up call in Telangana’s fight against narcotics?