In a swift operation targeting suspected illicit gatherings, the Rajendranagar Special Operations Team (SOT) police stormed a farmhouse in Moinabad, Telangana, disrupting what was billed as a “Trap House Party.” The event, drawing 65 participants, had been hyped on social media as a high-energy night out, but authorities suspected it doubled as a venue for drug use.
Acting on intelligence about potential narcotic activity, officers descended on the Oaks Farmhouse late Saturday evening. The party, scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., was marketed through an Instagram account called “Trap House. 9MM,” believed to be managed by a local disc jockey from Hyderabad. Promotional posts promised attendees “an experience of joy you’ve never had in your life,” with entry fees set at 1,600 rupees for individuals and 2,800 rupees for pairs. By the time police arrived, the crowd had assembled, only to face immediate detention.
Among those rounded up were 22 minors, including 12 girls—of whom five were also underage. All 65 individuals were transported to the local police station for questioning, and parents of the juveniles were promptly notified to collect their children.
Investigations revealed traces of ganja, or marijuana, in the bloodstreams of two participants following mandatory tests. One was identified as Ishaan, the event’s organizer and a second-year student at a private college. Ishaan, who arrived in India earlier this year, is thought to be a habitual user of banned substances; his father currently lives in Canada. The second positive test came from an unnamed minor, whose details remain protected.
From the site, police confiscated 10 bottles of imported liquor, further fueling concerns over the gathering’s unregulated nature. Moinabad Inspector G Pawan Kumar Reddy confirmed to NDTV that Ishaan’s background and suspected drug habits prompted deeper scrutiny. The Moinabad circle inspector added that charges have been filed under Section 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, alongside violations for hosting a paid event without required police clearance.
This bust underscores ongoing efforts to curb youth-oriented underground parties in the region, where social media often serves as the gateway to such risky rendezvous. As families reel from the shock, authorities vow to intensify surveillance on similar promotions to prevent future incidents.
