Police said she was caught receiving 53 grams of the drug from a courier, identified as Balakrishna, also known as Rampyar Ram, aged 38.
Published May 10, 2025 | 7:41 PM ⚊ Updated May 10, 2025 | 7:41 PM
During interrogation, Chigurupati allegedly confessed to having spent nearly ₹70 lakh on drugs over time
Synopsis: Dr Namrata Chigurupati, CEO of Hyderabad-based Omega Hospitals, was arrested on 9 May after allegedly receiving ₹5 lakh worth of cocaine arranged through a Mumbai-based drug dealer. Police, acting on a tip-off, seized 53 grams of the narcotic, ₹10,000 in cash, and two mobile phones, and have registered a case under the NDPS Act.
Dr Namrata Chigurupati, CEO and medical director of Hyderabad-based Omega Hospitals, was arrested on Friday, 9 May for allegedly purchasing cocaine worth ₹5 lakh.
Police said she was caught receiving 53 grams of the drug from a courier, identified as Balakrishna, also known as Rampyar Ram, aged 38.
The arrest took place around 5.20pm following a tip-off and a surveillance operation.
Police seized 53 grams of cocaine, ₹10,000 in cash, and two mobile phones from the accused.
“The accused had been under surveillance based on credible information. We acted swiftly and were able to catch both the doctor and the delivery agent in the act,” said Ch Venkanna, Inspector at Raidurgam Police Station.
Police said Dr Chigurupati had contacted a Mumbai-based drug dealer, Vansh Dhakkar, via WhatsApp to procure the drugs.
She reportedly transferred ₹5 lakh online for the order. Dhakkar then arranged for the delivery through his associate Balakrishna, who transported the cocaine to Hyderabad.
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 against Dr Chigurupati, Balakrishna, and Dhakkar, the latter of whom is currently absconding.
Authorities are now probing possible links to a broader drug distribution network operating out of Mumbai and Hyderabad.
During interrogation, Chigurupati allegedly confessed to having spent nearly ₹70 lakh on drugs over time, indicating a long-standing addiction. She resides in APAHC Colony, Shaikpet.
Further investigation is underway.
(Edited by Dese Gowda with inputs from Sumit Jha)
