Cocaine seized during raid at ex-MLA Rohith Reddy's farmhouse; shots fired
A raid on former BRS MLA Rohith Reddy's farmhouse in Moinabad, Telangana, uncovered approximately 2 grams of cocaine and led to the detention of 11 individuals. During the operation, shots were reportedly fired by one of the attendees. Multiple individuals, including Rohith Reddy and TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar, tested positive for drug consumption.
Key Highlights
- Cocaine seized at ex-MLA Rohith Reddy's Moinabad farmhouse.
- 11 people detained, including a TDP MP and former MLA.
- Shots fired during police raid at the farmhouse.
- Several individuals tested positive for drug consumption.
- Licensed firearm recovered at the scene.
In a significant operation, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) team of Telangana Police, in coordination with local police, raided the farmhouse of former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy in Moinabad on the night of Saturday, March 14, 2026. The raid was conducted following credible information about an alleged drug party underway at the premises.
During the raid, approximately two grams of cocaine were seized from the farmhouse. A total of eleven individuals were present at the farmhouse when the police team arrived, including politicians, real estate businessmen, and other professionals. Among those detained were former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy and Putta Mahesh Kumar, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP representing Eluru in Andhra Pradesh.
A dramatic turn of events occurred during the raid when one of the attendees, identified as Delhi-based real estate businessman Namit Mishra, allegedly fired a round into the air using a licensed firearm belonging to Ritesh Reddy, who is reportedly Rohith Reddy's younger brother. Police managed to control the situation and apprehended Mishra. The firearm was also seized by the authorities.
On-the-spot drug tests were conducted on the individuals present. Preliminary results indicated that five people, including Pilot Rohith Reddy, tested positive for drug consumption. Subsequent tests, including blood samples taken at a hospital, confirmed that six individuals tested positive, with reports indicating that TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar, who initially tested negative, also tested positive in the blood test. Those who tested positive include Rohith Reddy, Putta Mahesh Kumar, Ritesh Reddy, Namit Mishra, Kaushik Ravi, and Arjun Reddy.
While initial reports from The Hindu and other sources stated that the MP tested negative, subsequent re-testing confirmed a positive result. The attendees described the gathering as a weekend networking party organized by Rohith Reddy.
The EAGLE team handed over the detained individuals to the Moinabad police for further investigation and legal proceedings. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the drugs and the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The incident has sparked political reactions, with BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemning drug use and alleging attempts to politically target the BRS party. Telangana Congress Committee (TPCC) chief Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud challenged KT Rama Rao to undergo a drug test, alleging that the previous BRS government allowed the drug problem to escalate.
It is noteworthy that the same farmhouse was the location of a controversial sting operation in October 2022, where individuals were arrested for allegedly trying to lure BRS MLAs to join the BJP.
This verified summary is based on multiple credible news reports from outlets such as The Hindu, India Today, The Tribune, The Times of India, and others, corroborating the key details of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at ex-BRS MLA Rohith Reddy's farmhouse?
Telangana Police's EAGLE team raided Rohith Reddy's farmhouse in Moinabad on Saturday night, March 14, 2026, on suspicion of a drug party. Approximately 2 grams of cocaine were seized, and 11 individuals present were detained. Several attendees, including Rohith Reddy and TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar, tested positive for drug consumption.
Was there any firing during the raid?
Yes, reports indicate that during the police raid, one of the attendees, identified as Delhi-based real estate businessman Namit Mishra, allegedly fired a round into the air from a licensed firearm. The police managed to control the situation and seized the weapon.
Who else was detained at the farmhouse?
Besides ex-BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy, TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar from Eluru was also detained. Other individuals present included real estate businessmen and professionals. In total, 11 people were detained, and six of them later tested positive for drug consumption.
What was seized during the raid?
Approximately two grams of cocaine were seized from the farmhouse. Additionally, a licensed firearm, which was allegedly used to fire a shot during the raid, was also recovered by the police.
