The pub at the Radisson Blu Hotel in the luxurious Banjara Hills was attacked around 3 a.m. by Hyderabad City Police Task Force personnel, who also found cocaine and other illicit substances from the premises. Those found at the party also include the daughter of a former Andhra Pradesh Police Chief and a son of a Telugu Desam (TDP) MP and children of some other celebrities. As the police found some cocaine packages and after going on in the place, some of those who made parties flew the packages, the police took with them those who were in the pub at the nearby police station Banjara Hills and he told them. Ironically, the singer and winner of the reality show Big Boss Telugu Rahul Sipligunj, who was among those arrested, took part in the “drug-free Hyderabad” campaign launched by the police. He sang a song as part of the campaign. Meanwhile, Naga Babu issued a video statement stating that although Niharika’s daughter was present there, she had done nothing wrong. He said police had made it clear that he was not at fault. “Our conscience is clear,” said Naga Babu, who is the brother of superstar Chiranjeevi. Naga Babu appealed to social media and mainstream media not to spread “unwanted speculation” about Niharika. Among those arrested were 33 women and some members of the pub staff, who were found to be breaking the rules by allowing the party beyond the allowed hours. The pub was reportedly notorious for supplying illicit substances and also served drinks to foreigners, although it was only licensed to serve hotel guests. Taking these violations seriously and this police department did not act, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, CV Anand, suspended the Station House Officer of the Banjara Hills Police Station and issued a charge note to the Assistant Police Commissioner, Banjara Hills, M. Sudarshan . Actions were taken against them for negligence against their legal duties in drug control in pubs and bars. The raid comes amid an intensifying police effort against the drug threat. The recent death of a graduate engineer due to drug overdose and the involvement of some educated young people and technicians in drug trafficking and consumption has worried the authorities. The police and the newly formed Hyderabad Drug Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) not only crack down on retailers but also hold charges against those found to be consuming drugs. New application notification: All OTT applications and release dates under one application
