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

DCP Task Force Vaibhav Raghunath Gaikwad with other officers during checks. | Photo Credit: By Edit

A total of 189 people tested positive for drug consumption A surprise screening campaign was carried out by Hyderabad Anti-Narcotics Wing (H-NEW) and Task Force on rowdy sheets and known drug users on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

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

It was published – 10 April 2026 13:17 IST