In Hyderabad, 189 people showed evidence of drug use during an unannounced testing initiative led by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) and the Task Force. The effort focused on those with records of disruptive behavior and known substance abusers, occurring on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Examinations were carried out with assistance from medical staff at Gandhi Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, and the Government Hospital for Mental Care in Erragadda.
