Drug racket targeting young people busted in Madhya Pradesh, 2 arrested
Once addicted, the victims were drawn further into the network with promises of high-paying jobs and a luxurious lifestyle.Of the two arrested, Saifuddin was the one who had a Rs 5,000 reward on his head and he had been absconding in connection with other cases for a long time.Police said the gang operated like a chain marketing system, using one addict to hook others.Additional DCP Shailendra Singh Chauhan said the arrests were made after a tip-off led police to the suspects near the Sabzi Mandi area.More arrests are expected as the investigation continues, they added.- Ends
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