Balka Suman responded to opposition parties’ criticism that the TRS government had failed to stem the drug menace in the city by saying that most of the people arrested during the raids at Radisson Blu were relatives of BJP and Congress leaders.
“In reality, the bar is operated by a BJP leader who ran as an MLA in the 2018 elections. Several members of Congress have operated gambling clubs around the city in the past,” he told members of the media on Monday.
He stated that both Congress and BJP leaders had made broad statements attacking the ruling party, holding them responsible for the drug menace in the city, adding that “a large percentage of those arrested are relatives of Congress and BJP leaders. Now, who should be held responsible for this culture?”
He further added that the State Government was committed to ensuring a drug-free Telangana. K Chandrashekhar Rao had also instructed his officials to take stern action against those involved in drugs.
In addition, the Government Whip appealed to DGP Mahender Reddy and City Police Commissioner CV Anand to take stringent measures against those responsible, regardless of their political affiliations.
Qutbullapur MLA KP Vivekanand also spoke during the event.
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Police in Hyderabad continues to investigate the drugs case at the Radisson Blu Pudding and Mink pub.
Four people were taken into custody and grilled by the police before the accused were brought to court. The police are investigating the supply of drugs to the pub and the source of the supply.
Furthermore, they are trying to find out how long the pub had access to the drugs. Several teams have been assembled to catch the two other absconding accused.
Police are on high alert after raids on Radisson Blu hotel’s Pudding and Mink pub on Saturday and Sunday. In an effort to gather information on drugs sold in bars, the task forces and narcotics division are busy collecting information.
During an emergency meeting, City Police Commissioner CV Anand convened a video conference with officers from all zones to discuss the issue.
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