Hyderabad drug trafficker rams car into 3 cops during H-NEW operation
Synopsis
A drug trafficking suspect in Hyderabad deliberately rammed his car into three police officers during a narcotics bust at Tilak Road, fracturing one constable's leg before being chased down near Afzal Gunj. The attack has triggered an attempt-to-murder case — a rare and serious charge that signals how Hyderabad police are treating violent resistance to drug enforcement.
Key Takeaways
Three H-NEW officers were injured at Tilak Road, Abids, Hyderabad on 27 July when a drug trafficking suspect rammed his car into them.
Constable Mahender Yadav suffered a leg fracture and was hospitalised; Inspector Sreekanth and Constable Vamseedhar sustained minor injuries.
The suspect, identified as Saif of Husseini Alam , was apprehended near Afzal Gunj after a chase.
Cases of attempt to murder were registered against Saif at Abids and Afzal Gunj police stations.
In a separate incident, a pedestrian was killed by an allegedly drunk driver identified as Sai Nithin near Rajendranagar DCP office on Sunday night.
Three police personnel were injured on Sunday, 27 July after a suspected drug trafficker allegedly accelerated his car into them to escape during a narcotics operation by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW), officials confirmed. The incident unfolded at Tilak Road in the Abids area, in the heart of Hyderabad.
How the Operation Unfolded
An H-NEW team, acting on credible intelligence about drug trafficking activity in the area, deployed surveillance near a footwear shop on Tilak Road. Officers observed a suspected drug peddler arrive by car and hand over a packet to another individual. The team moved swiftly, arresting the person who received the packet.
When officers intercepted the car, the driver initially feigned compliance — appearing to park and step out — before suddenly flooring the accelerator and ramming the vehicle into the police personnel in a bid to flee.
Officers Injured, Suspect Chased Down
Police Constable Mahender Yadav suffered a leg fracture and was admitted to a private hospital. Inspector Sreekanth and Constable Vamseedhar sustained minor injuries during the pursuit that followed. Officers chased the fleeing suspect and apprehended him near Afzal Gunj.
The accused has been identified as Saif, a resident of the Husseini Alam area of Hyderabad. On the complaint of Constable Mahender Yadav, cases of attempt to murder were registered against Saif at both Abids and Afzal Gunj police stations. Further investigation is underway.
Separate Incident: Pedestrian Killed in Rajendranagar
In an unrelated incident on Sunday night, a pedestrian was killed after a speeding car struck him near the Rajendranagar DCP office in Hyderabad. The victim was crossing the road when the vehicle, allegedly driven at high speed by a man reportedly under the influence of alcohol, hit him. The pedestrian died on the spot.
Locals chased the vehicle and detained the driver, identified as Sai Nithin, who was allegedly attempting to flee. A young woman was also present in the car at the time. Police confirmed he was heavily intoxicated and registered a case. Investigation is ongoing.
What Happens Next
Both cases remain under active investigation. The attempt-to-murder charge against Saif marks a significant escalation in how Hyderabad police are treating resistance during narcotics operations — a signal that deliberate attacks on officers will draw the most serious criminal provisions available.
Point of View
And it is not incidental. Hyderabad police are signalling that using a vehicle as a weapon against officers during a narcotics operation will be treated as an attack on the state, not merely an escape attempt. This matters because drug enforcement operations in Telangana have faced rising resistance, and the H-NEW's willingness to invoke the gravest available charge — rather than settle for lesser sections — reflects a deliberate prosecutorial posture. Whether courts sustain that charge will be the real test of its deterrent value.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the H-NEW narcotics operation in Hyderabad?
During a narcotics operation at Tilak Road in Abids on 27 July, a suspected drug trafficker rammed his car into three H-NEW police officers while attempting to flee. One constable suffered a leg fracture, and the suspect was later caught near Afzal Gunj.
Who is the accused in the Hyderabad drug trafficking car attack?
The accused has been identified as Saif, a resident of the Husseini Alam area of Hyderabad. He faces cases of attempt to murder registered at both Abids and Afzal Gunj police stations.
How serious are the injuries to the police officers?
Constable Mahender Yadav sustained a leg fracture and was admitted to a private hospital. Inspector Sreekanth and Constable Vamseedhar suffered minor injuries during the subsequent chase.
What charges have been filed against the drug trafficking suspect?
On the complaint of injured Constable Mahender Yadav, cases of attempt to murder have been registered against the accused Saif at Abids and Afzal Gunj police stations. Further investigation is underway.
What was the separate Rajendranagar incident on Sunday night?
A pedestrian was killed near the Rajendranagar DCP office when a car allegedly driven at high speed by an intoxicated man, identified as Sai Nithin, struck him while he was crossing the road. Locals apprehended Sai Nithin as he allegedly tried to flee, and police registered a case.
