Hyderabad: A city court granted three-day police custody of former MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy and two others in the Moinabad farmhouse drugs case, enabling investigators to intensify the probe into the alleged network.
The court allowed police custody of Rohit Reddy, his brother Ritesh Reddy, and businessman Namit Sharma. All three were in judicial remand at Chanchalguda Jail before the order.
Following the decision, authorities planned to shift the accused to an undisclosed location. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) will conduct intensive questioning during this period.
Officials said the Moinabad farmhouse drugs case required deeper interrogation to trace suppliers and identify the wider network. They believe custodial questioning may reveal key links and masterminds.
Moinabad farmhouse drugs case probe focuses on network
The case began on March 14 when the Eagle Team raided a farmhouse in Moinabad linked to Rohit Reddy. During the operation, police recovered drugs and weapons from the premises.
The situation escalated after Namit Sharma allegedly opened fire at police during the raid. The incident triggered public outrage and intensified the investigation.
Since then, investigators have been examining the circumstances surrounding the gathering and possible connections to organised drug supply chains.
Moinabad farmhouse drugs case custody to aid interrogation
Officials said the three-day custody would help gather crucial evidence. The SIT aims to extract details about procurement channels and financial links.
The accused will remain under tight security during questioning. Police expect the interrogation to provide clarity on the scale of the operation.
The Moinabad farmhouse drugs case has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of a former legislator and allegations of a high-profile drug party.