Rowdy sheeters in Hyderabad test positive in surprise drug-test drive

Hyderabad's surprise drug test reveals 189 rowdy sheeters positive for substances, prompting legal action and rehabilitation efforts.

A total of 189 individuals tested positive for drug consumption during a surprise screening drive conducted on rowdy sheeters and known drug users by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) and Task Force on Thursday (April 9, 2026).

Medical tests were conducted in coordination with doctors at Gandhi Hospital, Osmania General Hospital and Government Hospital for Mental Care in Erragadda.

At Gandhi Hospital, 70 persons were tested, of whom 44 were found positive and 26 negative. At Osmania General Hospital, 80 persons were tested, with 59 testing positive and 21 negative. At the Government Hospital for Mental Care in Erragadda, 89 persons were tested, with 86 found positive and three negative.

The police said the exercise was aimed at creating awareness among habitual offenders and drug consumers about the legal consequences of substance abuse. Those who tested positive were counselled by psychiatrists on the harmful effects of drugs and the need for rehabilitation.

The drive was carried out on the instructions of Commissioner of Hyderabad Police V. C. Sajjanar and under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police Vaibhav Raghunath Gaikwad, along with Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police A. Srinivas and Iqbal Siddique.

The police said appropriate legal action would be initiated against those found consuming drugs, in accordance with the law. The Department also said that enforcement efforts would continue alongside counselling and rehabilitation measures to address drug abuse in the city.