Huge Drug Bust in Hanumakonda: 22 Medicine Varieties Valued at ₹7.89 Lakh Confiscated from an Unlicensed Warehouse

Hyderabad, Nov 7 – The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) pulled off a rather startling raid on Saturday night, busting an illegal medicine warehouse in Hanumakonda. Officials swooped in on Nov 6 at a modest godown tucked away in Srinivasa Nagar, near the Kaloji Kalakshetram area of Balasamudram, after receiving a tip that medicines were being hoarded and sold without any licence.

What they uncovered was a mixed‑bag of 22 different drug varieties, stacked on shelves and waiting for unsuspecting buyers. The haul, according to the authorities, was valued at roughly ₹7.89 lakh. Among the seized items were common antibiotics, anti‑ulcer tablets, cough suppressants, analgesics for pain relief, antihistamines for allergies and a handful of other over‑the‑counter formulations.

The operation apparently belonged to a local entrepreneur, identified as B. Srujan Reddy, who was running the place through his employee, Hari Krishna. Neither the owner nor the employee held a valid drug licence – a clear breach of the state’s pharmaceutical regulations. TG SAFE officials didn’t just pack the boxes onto trucks; they also collected samples for laboratory analysis, hoping to verify the quality and safety of the medicines before deciding on further legal action.

“We have acted on credible information, and our team ensured that every ounce of the contraband was accounted for,” a TG SAFE spokesperson said. The agency added that the investigation is still underway and that any persons found guilty will face stringent penalties under the law.

While the seizure may seem like a routine enforcement action, it highlights a larger, worrying trend of unlicensed drug sales cropping up across the state. For consumers, the episode serves as a reminder to always check for proper licences and authentic packaging before purchasing any medication.

Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious drug storage or sales activity. In the meantime, the seized stock will be held in secure custody pending the outcome of the ongoing probe.