Overview
- In two surprise screening operations in Hyderabad, police tested 332 people flagged as rowdy sheeters or suspected users and found 98 positive for drugs.
- The Cyberabad police drive screened 128 known offenders and detected 11 ganja users, with six in Serilingampally, four in Quthbullapur, and one in Kukatpally.
- A separate Hyderabad Task Force and H-NEW sweep at government hospitals tested 204 people and returned 87 positives for drug consumption.
- Police said those who tested positive face legal action under relevant laws, with counselling, psychiatric support, and monitoring offered as follow-up.
- Rowdy sheeters are individuals on police watch lists for habitual offending, and officials said these checks will continue to track use patterns and curb drug-related activity.