Archive · 30 May 2025
Telangana Police Bust Alprazolam-Laced Toddy Racket
In Telangana, some people got sick from drinking toddy that had a drug called Alprazolam in it.
The police found out that this drug was being added to make the toddy stronger.
The police investigated and found out the drug was being made in secret labs.
They arrested several people involved and seized a lot of the drug, along with cash.
The police are asking people to report any suspicious toddy to help stop this from happening again.
Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) uncovered a drug racket involving Alprazolam-laced toddy.
Over 95 people in Kamareddy district fell ill after consuming spiked toddy.
Raids on toddy shops led to the arrest of four people and seizure of Alprazolam.
The drugs were manufactured in an illegal lab in Maharashtra.
Further seizures and arrests were made in Maharashtra and Nizamabad.
- Who
- TGANB, local police, toddy tappers, manufacturers, and distributors.
- What
- The TGANB uncovered a racket involving Alprazolam-laced toddy.
- When
- The incidents of illness began in early April; arrests and seizures occurred in May.
- Where
- The racket originated in Maharashtra and affected Kamareddy, Sangareddy, and Nizamabad districts in Telangana.
- Why
- To enhance the effects of toddy for increased sales, leading to widespread illness.
- Drug Involved
- Alprazolam
- Affected District
- Kamareddy
- Number Hospitalized
- Over 95
- Origin of Drugs
- Maharashtra
- Seized Cash
- ₹7.5 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh
- Total Alprazolam Seized
- Approximately 1100 grams + 69.76 kg + 30 kg
