Malnadu Restaurant owner held in Hyderabad, Pubs like Prism & Broadway linked to drug trade
Hyderabad: Cyberabad Narcotics Police have arrested a man for trafficking illegal narcotics after a major bust in Kompally, Hyderabad. The accused, A. Surya, 34, is the owner of Malnadu Restaurant. He was apprehended on July 7, 2025, following credible information received by the police.
According to the official report, Inspector P. Ramesh Reddy of the Cyberabad Narcotic PS, TG Anti-Narcotic Bureau, received information at 4:30 PM on July 7 about Surya's involvement in drug trafficking. The information indicated that Surya would be in possession of narcotics while heading to his restaurant between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Acting on the tip-off, Ramesh Reddy informed his superior, Dy.SP Harishchandra Reddy, and received permission to verify the claim.
A team of officers, including mediators from the Nampally Tahsildar’s office and Clues Team members, were immediately dispatched to the location. The police set up surveillance and positioned themselves near the restaurant. At 7:15 PM, Surya’s vehicle, a Tata Scorpio, was intercepted at a distance from the restaurant.
Upon questioning, Surya initially denied any wrongdoing but later admitted to possessing OG Weed and Ecstasy pills in his car. He led the officers to the vehicle’s dashboard, where they discovered two ziplock bags containing the drugs. Surya also revealed a hidden parcel inside a pair of women’s sandals, which contained Cocaine.
In his confession, Surya revealed that he had been involved in drug trafficking for several years. He admitted to regularly consuming Cocaine with friends at various pubs in Hyderabad, including Prism Pub, Farm Pub, Block 22, and Bird Box. Surya also disclosed his connections to drug suppliers, including Nigerians from Delhi and Bangalore. He confessed to purchasing large quantities of Cocaine and Ecstasy from these suppliers and selling the drugs to local customers.
Surya further revealed that he had made significant payments for drugs in recent months. On June 18, 2025, he transferred Rs. 1,39,000 to a Nigerian supplier named Nick, in exchange for 20 grams of Cocaine, 2 grams of MDMA, and six Ecstasy pills. On July 4, 2025, Surya sent Rs. 80,000 for another batch of Cocaine. The drugs were delivered via Shree Maruthi Courier.
The police seized the following items from the accused: OG Weed (3.2 grams), Ecstasy Pills (1.6 grams), and Cocaine (10 grams). In addition to the drugs, Surya’s mobile phone, his vehicle, and the sandals used to conceal the drugs were seized. All items were sealed for further investigation.
Surya was arrested and charged under multiple sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The authorities have also identified several individuals connected to the drug operation. These individuals, including both consumers and suppliers, are currently absconding. Among the absconding individuals is Harsha, a resident of Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad, who is said to have been a regular supplier of Cocaine. Additionally, Sandeep Juvvadi from Karimnagar, who is believed to have supplied Ecstasy, is also wanted by the police.
Pallepaka Mohan from Khajaguda, Hyderabad, and Jerry, a Nigerian national residing in Bangalore, are also named as major players in the network. Nick, another Nigerian national based in Delhi, is allegedly the primary supplier for Surya, having facilitated several drug transactions. Dezmond, Stanley, and Prince, all Nigerians, are also involved in the trafficking operations, according to Surya’s confession. Vikram Reddy, a resident of Bheemavaram in Andhra Pradesh, and Rahul, who lives in Mahendra Hills, Hyderabad, have been linked to Surya as end consumers of the narcotics.
Other individuals under investigation include Navdeep Reddy of Bollarum, Hyderabad; Sandeep Kurapati of Manikonda; Venkat of Vijayawada; Jaswanth of Puppalguda, Hyderabad; Sunil from Bangalore; and Dr. Prasanna, a cardiovascular surgeon from Gachibowli, who is reportedly involved in the consumption of the drugs.
The police have also identified key figures in the local pubs, including Rohith, Pavan, Sreedeep, Yashwanth, and Tanuj, who are linked to various drug transactions and parties. Prudhvi Veeramachineni, the Managing Director of Xora Pub in Jubilee Hills, and Rohith Medishetty, the Managing Director of Broadway Pub, are also under investigation for allegedly facilitating drug use in their establishments. Additionally, Raja Srikar, the Managing Director of Quake Arena Pub in Kondapur, is named in the report for similar involvement.
The investigation is ongoing, and efforts are underway to apprehend the absconding individuals. The case has been handed over to Inspector B. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy for further action.
