Hyderabad, September 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at multiple premises allegedly linked to Neetu Bai, known as the “Ganja Queen”, in Hyderabad as part of a money-laundering investigation arising from narcotics cases registered against her and her associates.
ED officials conducted searches at nine locations reportedly linked to Neetu Bai. The action is part of the Central agency’s enforcement drive against narcotics-related cases under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign.
The searches in Hyderabad are focused on Neetu Bai, who has been shown as absconding in several cases registered by the Cyberabad Narcotics Police Station of Telangana’s Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and the Prohibition and Excise Department.
According to sources, the ED registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on FIRs filed by EAGLE and is examining the alleged proceeds generated through illegal ganja sales and the manner in which the money was handled.
The agency is scrutinising the source of funds and properties allegedly acquired from the proceeds of the illegal drug trade. ED officials are examining financial transactions, bank accounts, property documents and other records to trace the suspected flow of proceeds of crime.
The investigation is also looking into whether money generated through the alleged ganja trade was invested in immovable properties and other assets in the names of family members or associates.
Neetu Bai’s residence at Lodha Basti in Nanakramguda is suspected to have been used for allegedly family-run retail sales of ganja. Her husband Munna Singh, sons Gautam and Govind and daughter have allegedly assisted her in packaging and selling the contraband, according to the allegations.
EAGLE officials had earlier found several people, including software engineers, allegedly purchasing ganja from her residence. She was subsequently named as an accused in multiple FIRs in connection with the cases.
However, Neetu Bai remained elusive and has been shown as absconding in the FIRs.
In 2024, the Cyberabad Special Operation Team (SOT) had raided her residence and allegedly seized 20 kg of ganja and Rs 20 lakh in cash.
The ED is expected to provide further details of its investigation following completion of the searches.
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