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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Gujarat ATS nabs major distributors of Alprazolam, Tramadol drugs from MP, Rajasthan
Six months after arresting six persons for 'illegally' manufacturing highly addictive and regulatory restricted-class of benzodiazepine and opioid psychotropic drugs in Gujarat, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday said it had placed under arrest three major dealers who had purchased stockpiles from the manufacturers. The manufacturers are based in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. On January 23 this year, the Gujarat ATS had raided Greenlife Industries in Neja village of Anand district's Khambhat taluka. They had uncovered an illicit manufacturing unit producing narcotic substances and seized 107 kg of Alprazolam, valued at around Rs 107 crore, along with 2,518 kg of other chemicals, which were enough to manufacture 42.8 crore more tablets of the restricted drug. By January 28 this year, the ATS had seized 500 kg of Tramadol linked to this same criminal operation, from a warehouse in Dholka, Ahmedabad. A total of five accused, involved in this illegal drug manufacturing racket, had been arrested. They were identified as Vijay Makwana, Hemant Patel, Lalji Makwana, Ranjit Dabhi, and Jaydeep Makwana. The ATS also arrested a sixth person, Ajay Jain, who was purchasing the drugs from these manufacturers. A case had been registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at the ATS police station. Now, six months later, the Gujarat ATS has arrested three men — two from Madhya Pradesh and one from Rajasthan — for not just purchasing stockpiles of these illegally manufactured drugs but also for allegedly having paid advance amounts for manufacturing more illicit products. A statement from the ATS on Thursday said that during the probe, Inspector C H Panara, the Investigating Officer (IO), along with his team, discovered that the accused Ajay Jain was illegally obtaining psychotropic substance Alprazolam from co-accused Vijay Makwana and selling it to Aslam Khan, Kaluram Patidar, and Sakil Mohammad. 'It was further revealed that previously Aslam Khan had paid Rs 15 lakh through angadia (traditional cash courier) for a 5-kg consignment of Alprazolam, while Kaluram Patidar and Sakil Mohammad had paid Rs 30 lakh for an 11 kg consignment of Alprazolam. Additionally, it was found that an advance payment of Rs 30 lakh had also been made by these individuals for the production of 107 kg of Alprazolam,' said the statement. Based on the investigation, a team led by Police Inspector D D Rahevar was formed to locate, apprehend and arrest these wanted accused. The team apprehended Aslam Khan from Jaora in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam, Kaluram Patidar from Jiriyakhedi in MP's Rajgarh district, and Sakil Mohammad from Bhawani Mandi in Rajasthan's Jhalawar, within 72 hours. A senior ATS official, speaking to The Indian Express said that the probe into the case remained underway as investigators were trying to bust the entire racket. Alprazolam, which falls under the benzodiazepines class of drugs, is a tranquillizing agent used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Its manufacture is highly restricted in India due to scope of misuse and is also an offence under the NDPS Act. Tramadol is an opiate pain reliever whose manufacturing and sale is highly restricted in India owning to the possibility of misuse as well.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- The Hindu
Security beefed up on Kanwar Yatra route across Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is ramping up security for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra by deploying personnel from the Provincial Armed Constabulary, Anti-Terrorist Squad and the Rapid Action Force along the pilgrimage route. A statement further said '587 gazetted officers, 2,040 Inspectors, 13,520 Sub-Inspectors, and 39,965 head constables' have been deployed for the yatra. The government has also arranged 29,454 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, 395 drones, 829 medical camps and 1,222 police helpdesks along the route through which Kanwariyas from Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and various districts of Uttar Pradesh will pass while returning from Haridwar after performing parikrama. Also read: Identity checks along Kanwar route spark row between Samajwadi Party and BJP in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards those attempting to defile food items or engaging in similar disrespectful acts, stressing that such persons must face the strictest punishment to ensure the sacred nature of Kanwar Yatra is not compromised. The administration said comprehensive arrangements for tents, food, and other essential facilities along the route, such as electricity and lighting arrangements, as well as cleanliness along the Kanwar path, will be of the highest standard. 'We have created WhatsApp groups for all 12 districts of the Kanwar route, including for senior officials and other personnel to share information,' said a local police official. Last year, the State made headlines when the government made it mandatory for food and beverage shops along Kanwar routes to display the name and identity of the operator/owner. Kanwar Yatra, the annual pilgrimage journey of Lord Shiva's devotees, is slated between July 11 and July 23.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Time of India
Versova Police Arrest Nigerian Woman for Possession of 1.42 Crore Worth Cocaine
Mumbai: The Versova police arrested a Nigerian woman on June 30 for allegedly possessing cocaine valued at Rs1.42 crore. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted an operation in Old MHADA, Andheri West, after observing suspicious behavior. At approxima 3 am, officers noticed Yenna Christina Idowha, 34, residing in Noida, New Delhi, acting suspiciously in the area. Acting on suspicion, the police searched her bag in the presence of a female officer and recovered 30 capsules containing a total of 418 grams of cocaine. During interrogation, Idowha identified herself as a resident of Ondo, Nigeria, currently living in Noida. The police are thoroughly investigating the matter to determine whom the accused was supposed to deliver the drugs to and where she procured them from, aiming to trace the entire drug network. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Mumbai: The Versova police arrested a Nigerian woman on June 30 for allegedly possessing cocaine valued at Rs1.42 crore. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted an operation in Old MHADA, Andheri West, after observing suspicious behavior. At approxima 3 am, officers noticed Yenna Christina Idowha, 34, residing in Noida, New Delhi, acting suspiciously in the area. Acting on suspicion, the police searched her bag in the presence of a female officer and recovered 30 capsules containing a total of 418 grams of cocaine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Passa a WINDTRE, attiva a 0€ Passa a WINDTRE Undo During interrogation, Idowha identified herself as a resident of Ondo, Nigeria, currently living in Noida. The police are thoroughly investigating the matter to determine whom the accused was supposed to deliver the drugs to and where she procured them from, aiming to trace the entire drug network.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- The Hindu
26 Bangladeshi nationals employed in textile export unit in Tiruppur arrested for staying without necessary documents
Twenty six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from a textile export unit near Palladam in Tiruppur district for staying without the necessary documents, in a surprise operation by a team of Q Branch police. Acting on a tip-off that Bangladeshi nationals were among the workforce mostly consisting of youths from states in Northern part of India, a team rounded up the labourers at the end of duty hours and handed them over to the Palladam police. Of them, 20 workers had joined work five months ago and the remaining six had been with the export unit for the last three years, police sources said, adding that more number of workers of Bangladesh origin were likely to be arrested. Bogus documents were seized from six workers. The arrest of the 26 workers was effected under the Foreigners Act of 1946. This is the second time a large number of Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Tiruppur district this year. In an operation by the jurisdictional police and Coimbatore unit of Anti-Terrorist Squad during January, 31 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested - 28 from Palladam limits, and the rest from the limits of Veerapandi and Nallur police stations.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Hans India
Panic in Mumbai as drone violates ban in Kandivali
Panic gripped Bandar Pakhadi of Kandivali in Mumbai when residents spotted a drone flying in the area despite a city-wide ban on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), an official said on Sunday. Officials of Charkop Police Station, Kandivali West, registered a case and launched investigations soon after residents contacted them to complain about the presence of a drone in their area on Saturday midnight, an official said. "There was panic among residents of some upscale housing societies when the drone came close to the windows of flats on the top," he said. The police have launched a hunt for the operator of the drone that is reported to have vanished after a flight lasting a few minutes. Strict drone regulations were implemented in Mumbai soon after the launch of Operation Sindoor. The Mumbai Police had issued a notification banning the use of UAVs and other aerial equipment till July 4. The restrictions on the use of aerial equipment were imposed under section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code. The provisions permit a ban on the use of drones, aircraft, paragliders, and paramotors due to security reasons. Earlier, three people linked to a realty firm were questioned for flying a drone on Friday in SEEPZ area of Andheri East for filming a promotional video for a client. An FIR was also registered in the matter after the Anti-Terrorist Squad of MIDC Police received information about the drone activity on Friday night. Flying drones, paragliders, and aerial equipment has also been banned in Pune city till June 12. Last month, Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjan Sharma ordered the curbs and said the ban would not come in the way of surveillance operations by the Police Department, with formal approval. The Pune district administration had also issued an order in March imposing a ban on aerial equipment after multiple complaints were received in Baramati, Daund and Shirur talukas.
