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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Huge cache of weapons seized from Rajasthan's Pratapgarh
Jaipur, A substantial cache of arms has been seized from Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan following the arrest of two key suspects during an operation to dismantle an inter-state weapon supply network, police said on Wednesday. Huge cache of weapons seized from Rajasthan's Pratapgarh In a joint operation, the Anti-Gangster Task Force and Pratapgarh Police have seized 14 illegal firearms, over 1,860 live cartridges and 10 magazines from Chhoti Sadri area, they said. The arrested accused included notorious gangster Salman Khan from Nagda in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, and arms supplier Rakesh Kumar from Jhalawar. According to AGTF Additional Director Dinesh MN, the operation was planned under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General of Police Yogesh Yadav and extensive intelligence was gathered by police teams sent to Banswara, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh. Subsequently, they arrested Rakesh Kumar, a crucial link in the arms supply chain, from Chhoti Sadri-Neemuch Road on June 28. His interrogation led the police to Salman Khan, who was already lodged in Banswara jail in connection with a kidnapping case. "During custodial interrogation, Salman revealed his family's deep criminal ties," the AGTF official said. Salman's father Sher Khan Pathan, a former policeman, was killed in an encounter after being involved in serious crimes including murder. Salman confessed that he entered the world of crime at a young age, after dropping out of school and grabbing a disputed land despite owning 90 bighas of family property. Facing multiple cases, he had fled to Dubai on a forged passport, leaving his stockpile of illegal weapons with an associate in Ratlam. Police said Salman's detailed disclosure led to the seizure of the arms from Chhoti Sadri. They said Salman faces multiple cases of assault, extortion, Arms Act violations, theft, attempt to murder and offences under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Further investigation is underway to trace other members of the network, they said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Two arrested with 710 bottles of codeine-laced cough syrup from Malad in Mumbai
Mumbai: Malwani police on Tuesday arrested two men and seized 710 bottles of unprescribed codeine-laced cough syrup worth nearly Rs 3.6 lakh from Malad (W). Acting on a tipoff, police picked up Dongri residents Rizwan Ansari (29) and Naved Batatawala (27) from near M V Desai ground on Marve Road. The plastic bottles, which contained cough syrup mixed with codeine phosphate, a form of an opioid pain reliever available by prescription only due to its potential for addiction and misuse, were being sold for Rs 500 each, said police. The duo has been booked under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act by sub-inspector Deepak Hinde under the supervision of DCP Anand Bhoite and senior inspector Shailendra Nagarkar. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Police and drug control department raid medical store for illegal sale of drugs
The Hunsur town police and the officials of the Drugs Control Department raided a medical store in Bilikere near here for the alleged illegal sale of drugs to youngsters. The received a medico legal certificate from a private hospital in Mysuru when Irfan, 21, a resident of the town, was admitted for treatment as an inpatient due to extreme pain and loss of control over his right hand. In his statement, Irfan revealed that he, along with his friends Mohammed Khajir and a juvenile in conflict with law, had purchased a drug from one Bilal of a medical shop in Bilikere. The youngsters had diluted certain tablets and injected them into their hands. The drug, purchased without prescription, were being sold to customers at ₹500 for an injection, the statement said. The police registered a case under the provisions of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act against Irfan, Mohammed Khajir, and the juvenile. Meanwhile, the police and the officials of the Drugs Control Department carried out a joint raid at the medical shop. The person, who sold the drug to the accused persons, was absconding, the police said, adding that a legal action has been initiated against the shop.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Mumbai police seize 710 bottles of opioid cough syrup in Malwani drug bust
MUMBAI: Two men were arrested with bottles of cough syrup mixed with opiates at Malwani on Tuesday. Police said 710 bottles were seized containing cough syrup mixed with codeine phosphate, a form of an opioid pain reliever available by prescription only in many countries due to its potential for addiction and misuse. The Malwani police team had received specific information and picked up Rizwan Ansari, 29, and Naved Batatawala, 27, near MV Desai ground, Marve Road, Malad West on Tuesday. The product was being sold in plastic bottles for Rs 500 each. The two accused are residents of Dongri. They have been booked under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act by sub-inspector Deepak Hinde under the supervision of DCP Anand Bhoite and senior inspector Shailendra Nagarkar. The bottles were being ferried in sacks and the seizure is worth Rs 3.5 lakh totally. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Woman among 6 held as Amritsar police bust two international drug cartels
Punjab Police claimed to have busted two international narco-trafficking cartels with the arrest of six drug smugglers, including a woman, and recovered 4 kg heroin, director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday. The accused have been identified as Vishal Singh, 23, of Guru Ki Wadali village in Amritsar, Didar Singh alias Kali, 50, of Jathaul village in Amritsar, Sevenbir Singh, 25, of Burj Sarai Amant Khan village in Tarn Taran, Harjit Singh, 38, alias Jita of Baba Deep Singh Colony in Amritsar, Jaj Singh, 19, of Mohalla Chetuan in Amritsar and Jasbir Kaur, 60, of Kapatgarh in Amritsar. Police have also impounded a Toyota Innova car, which they were using to deliver drug consignments. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigations have revealed that one module is operated by Sevenbir, who is in direct contact with Pakistan-based smugglers. The latter received heroin consignments and operated under the guise of livestock trade, he said. The DGP said the accused, Jasbir Kaur, is linked to infamous smuggler Ranjeet alias Cheeta's cartel and has links with both Indian and Pakistani smugglers. Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said both modules were busted in an intel-led operation under the supervision of DCP City Jagjit Singh Walia, ADCP-2 Harpal Singh, ACP West Shivdarshan Singh led by Chheharta police station SHO Vinod Sharma. The CP said accused Sevenbir Singh was running the cartel in garb of sale/purchase of goats for the past five years from which he amassed wealth to build a large kothi in his village apart from other property. The accused had been receiving narcotic consignments through drones sent from across the international border. After retrieval he used to hide the contraband in his relatives' home and later distribute it through his associates. Two FIRs – one under Sections 21-C and 27A, and the other under Sections 21-C and 29 of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act have been registered at the Chheharta police station.
