The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) arrested three habitual and dangerous drug traffickers under the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking (PIT) in Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1988.
Among those arrested is Suhas Dada Dayagude, also known as Dada Patil, a businessman from Siddarth Nagar, Solapur, Maharashtra, involved in six cases, including five in Telangana and one in Maharashtra, who was arrested on September 24. Also arrested are — Duggempudi Shiva Shanker Reddy, a driver from Burgampadrihadal Mandem involved in eight cases in Telangana and Maharashtra, arrested on October 23, and Sapavath Venkanna, a laborer from Azadnagar, Yelland, Mahabubabad, linked to four cases of drug trafficking in Telangana, arrested on October 25. October
EAGLE, in coordination with the District Police, identified and arrested three repeat offenders for their continued involvement in the transportation and sale of large quantities of marijuana across Telangana and neighboring states.
The special unit, formed to combat the growing menace of drug trade in Telangana, invoked a tough law to ensure long-term imprisonment of offenders who continue the illegal trade even after repeated arrests. Officials said the narcotics trade poses a serious threat to society, especially the youth, as it causes irreversible damage to health and promotes criminal behavior. The department has also initiated steps to secure the property of these offenders.
Based on detailed reports from Superintendents of Police Sangareddy and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts, the Additional Director General of Police, CID, Telangana, who is the detaining authority, issued detention orders under the PIT NDPS Act to prevent the accused from continuing their activities. All three were lodged in the Central Jail.
Published – 27 Oct 2025 20:11 IST
