Hyderabad Doctor Arrested as STF Raids Home Used as Drug Distribution Hub

Overview

• STF officials arrested postgraduate doctor John Paul after raiding his rented Musheerabad residence in Hyderabad.
• Investigators say the house operated as the group’s primary local distribution point, not just a stash site.
• Seized substances included OG Kush, MDMA, LSD stamps, cocaine, gummus, and hashish oil with an estimated value of about ₹3 lakh.
• Officials describe Paul as a user who turned seller and allegedly partnered with friends who handled procurement and deliveries.
• The STF has identified the missing associates as Pramod, Sandeep, and Sharath (Saratulu) and is working to trace the wider supply chain.