Brothers Unleash Dogs, Stab Officer in Chaotic Hyderabad Drug Raid
A police operation to dismantle an online marijuana network in Balanagar turned violent when three brothers allegedly released dogs and attacked an officer. One brother then fled across rooftops before being apprehended.
Key takeaways
- Three brothers operating an online marijuana network were arrested in Balanagar after allegedly attacking police and releasing dogs.
- An inspector was stabbed with a screwdriver during the chaotic raid, and one brother fled across rooftops before being apprehended.
- Approximately 14 kg of marijuana, an air gun, and evidence of online sales since 2025, with alleged earnings of ₹25 lakh, were seized.
- The investigation identified over 200 consumers, with transactions spanning multiple Indian states.
An early morning police operation in Balanagar, Hyderabad, resulted in a chaotic confrontation and rooftop chase as authorities attempted to arrest three brothers suspected of operating an online marijuana network. The arrests concluded a wider investigation by EAGLE Force teams.
What Happened
Two EAGLE Force teams approached the residence of the accused in Balanagar on Thursday, August 13, to execute the operation. The siblings, identified as Bolla Durga Prasad, Bolla Kiran Kumar, and Bolla Kamalakar, allegedly unleashed their dogs, including a cross-breed with a Great Dane, on the police personnel. During the ensuing struggle, Kamalakar is accused of stabbing Inspector Mallesh in the hand with a screwdriver, causing a bleeding injury. Inspector Mallesh received first aid. As officers attempted to secure the property, Kiran Kumar allegedly fled, jumping across rooftops in an escape attempt. He reportedly snatched a mobile phone from an elderly woman to record a video indicating he intended to end his life before jumping from a building. Police apprehended him, and he is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the fall.
Key Facts
- Three brothers, Bolla Durga Prasad, Bolla Kiran Kumar, and Bolla Kamalakar, were arrested.
- The operation occurred in Balanagar on Thursday, August 13.
- Police seized approximately 14 kilograms of marijuana, an air gun, and other materials from the brothers' residence.
- Investigators found evidence suggesting the brothers operated an online marijuana network using a 'dead drop' system since 2025.
- The network allegedly earned approximately ₹25 lakh.
- Inspector Mallesh was allegedly stabbed in the hand with a screwdriver by Bolla Kamalakar.
- Bolla Kiran Kumar allegedly fled across rooftops and threatened to end his life before being apprehended.
- The EAGLE Force investigation identified 203 consumers, with 100 apprehended and 79 testing positive for marijuana.
- Transactions linked to the network were identified in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Durga Prasad had a prior arrest by Excise police.
- Cases have been registered by Balanagar police for the attack on police personnel.
Background
The EAGLE Force investigation began after a suspected consumer was apprehended collecting a marijuana consignment from a 'dead drop.' This system allowed sellers and buyers to remain anonymous by pre-arranging drug handovers at specific, undisclosed locations. Investigators tracked the sellers by examining a consumer's WhatsApp history, identifying the brothers and mapping their network. The operation involved 40 EAGLE Force teams, with some deployed to Odisha. The network's transactions, totaling ₹3.61 lakh to one Karnataka customer and significant amounts to Hyderabad-based customers, suggest a substantial customer base, with identified ages ranging from 19 to 54.
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