Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Hyderabad School's License Revoked After Drug Production Discovery
A school in Hyderabad was caught secretly making Alprazolam, a drug, and the school is now shutting down.
The police found the drugs, money, and equipment used to make them.
The school's director, along with others, was arrested.
They had been running the drug operation for about a year, using the school as a cover.
The drugs were being distributed to toddy shops.
Now, the education department is checking if the school followed all the rules.
Students are being moved to other schools to continue their education.
Medha High School in Hyderabad was used to produce Alprazolam.
Police arrested three individuals, including the school director.
Authorities seized drugs, raw materials, and ₹21 lakh in cash.
The school's license and recognition have been revoked.
Students are being transferred to other schools.
- Who
- Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, P. Uday Sai, G. Murali Sai
- What
- Production of Alprazolam
- When
- Approximately one year
- Where
- Medha High School, Hyderabad
- Why
- To manufacture and sell Alprazolam for mixing with toddy.
Law Enforcement/Education Department
Perpetrators
Objective
Law Enforcement/Education Department
Enforce laws and ensure educational standards are met.
Perpetrators
Produce and distribute illegal drugs for profit.
- Location
- Medha High School, Hyderabad
- Drug Manufactured
- Alprazolam
- Seizures
- 3.5 kg finished alprazolam, 4.3 kg semi-finished tablets, ₹21 lakh cash
- Arrests
- Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, P. Uday Sai, G. Murali Sai
- School Director
- Malela Jaya Prakash Goud
- School Closure
- Pending formal inspection
- Drug Distribution
- Toddy depots in Mahbubnagar district
Sources
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