Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Hyderabad School Director Arrested for Alprazolam Production
The director of a school in Hyderabad, Medha School, was found to be running a secret factory to make drugs.
The police found drugs, raw materials, and money inside the school.
The director learned how to make the drug, alprazolam, from someone else.
The school was shut down and students were moved to other schools.
Alprazolam is a prescription drug for anxiety, and there's a big problem with people adding it to their drinks in the area, causing addiction.
The government is investigating to stop illegal drug making and selling.
A covert alprazolam manufacturing unit was discovered inside Medha School in Hyderabad.
Police seized over 7 kg of alprazolam, raw materials, and ₹21 lakh in cash.
The school director, Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, and two associates are in custody.
School's recognition and affiliation were revoked, students relocated.
Investigations continue, focusing on distribution and chemical suppliers.
- Who
- Medha School Director, Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, and associates.
- What
- The discovery and seizure of an alprazolam manufacturing unit within Medha School.
- When
- Seizure occurred September 13th, ongoing investigation.
- Where
- Medha School, Old Bowenpally, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To manufacture and sell alprazolam for profit.
- School Name
- Medha School
- Director's Name
- Malela Jaya Prakash Goud
- Alleged Crime
- Illegal alprazolam manufacturing
- Drugs Seized
- 3.5 kg finished alprazolam, 4.3 kg raw material
- Cash Seized
- ₹21 lakh
- Students Relocated
- Yes