Hyderabad Farmhouse Drug Bust: Politicians, Businessmen Implicated, Shots Fired

In a significant development that has sent ripples through political and business circles in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) of the Telangana Police, along with local Moinabad police, conducted a late-night raid on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at a farmhouse belonging to former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy in Moinabad, on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The operation was initiated based on a specific intelligence tip-off regarding an alleged drug party in progress at the premises. Upon raiding the farmhouse, police encountered approximately ten to eleven individuals, including prominent politicians, businessmen, and other professionals. Among those present were the farmhouse owner, former Tandur MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy, and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP from Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, Putta Mahesh Kumar Yadav. Also detained was Delhi-based real estate businessman Namit Mishra (also identified as Namit Sharma), Rohith Reddy's younger brother Ritesh Reddy, Kaushik Ravi, and Arjun Reddy. Some reports also mentioned the presence of a Rajasthan MLA, though their identity and involvement were not consistently detailed across all sources. The raid quickly escalated when, according to police, Delhi-based businessman Namit Mishra allegedly fired a single round from a licensed gun into the air as the EAGLE team entered the property. The firearm reportedly belonged to Ritesh Reddy, the brother of the former MLA. While some initial reports indicated aggressive behavior and resistance from those inside the farmhouse, police officials clarified that the firing was a response to the police entry rather than a direct attack. During the search, officers seized approximately two grams of suspected cocaine, along with traces of other white powder believed to be narcotics. All individuals present were detained and subjected to mandatory drug tests. Initial results indicated that five people, including Pilot Rohith Reddy, Namit Mishra, Ritesh Reddy, Kaushik Ravi, and Arjun Reddy, tested positive for drug consumption. There was initial conflicting information regarding the drug test results for TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar Yadav. Some early reports suggested he tested negative in preliminary urine tests. However, later and updated reports from multiple credible news outlets on March 15, 2026, confirmed that Putta Mahesh Kumar Yadav subsequently tested positive for drugs after further medical screening, including blood tests. This clarification established that a total of six individuals, including both the former BRS MLA and the sitting TDP MP, tested positive. Blood samples of all individuals who tested positive have been sent to a hospital for further forensic confirmation. Further suspicious activities during the raid included the alleged destruction of a mobile phone by Pilot Rohith Reddy's personal assistant when police began their search, raising suspicions about potential evidence tampering or links to drug suppliers. The police have registered cases under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the Arms Act, and other relevant sections. The accused are expected to be produced before a magistrate, and further investigation is actively underway to trace the supply chain of the drugs and establish the full extent of the involvement of all parties. This incident is not the first time Pilot Rohith Reddy's farmhouse has garnered controversial attention. The same property was previously in the spotlight in 2022 during the BRS MLAs poaching controversy, where allegations of attempts to lure BRS MLAs to switch loyalties surfaced. The recurrence of such a high-profile incident at the same location amplifies the legal and political ramifications for those involved. The raid underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies in Telangana to curb drug abuse, particularly among influential figures, and the consequences for those found in violation of the law. The incident is a major news story in India due to the involvement of elected representatives and the serious nature of the charges.

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