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The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP Scheduled Castes Morcha demands resignation of Allamprabhu Patil
The Kalaburagi district unit of the BJP's Scheduled Castes Morcha has demanded the resignation of Kalaburagi South MLA Allamprabhu Patil following his aide's arrest in a drugs case by the Maharashtra Police. BJP Scheduled Castes Morcha Kalaburagi city unit president Mallikarjun Janekeri addressing presspersons here on Tuesday said that Kalaburagi South Block Congress unit president Lingaraj Kanni, a close associate of Mr. Patil, was arrested by the Thane Police in Maharashtra for being in possession of narcotic substances and making an attempt to sell them. The police recovered 120 bottles of the banned Codeine-based syrup and registered a case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He said that though Congress leaders promise to free Kalaburagi district from sand and drug mafia, their close aides are involved in illegal activities in the district. BJP's OBC Morcha State secretary Avvanna Myakeri urged the Maharashtra government to treat the drug case with utmost seriousness, while suggesting that it be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Mr. Myakeri said that accused Lingaraj Kanni is a close aide of Minister Priyank Kharge and also Allamprabhu Patil. He said that a drug racket is going on in a large scale in the district and the arrest of Lingaraj Kanni is just a tip of the iceberg as more are suspected to be involved in the case.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Break silence': BJP's Amit Malviya jabs Congress chief on drug taint of son's aide
The BJP on Monday went on the offensive against the Congress and demanded a response from its party president Mallikarjun Kharge over his son Priyank Kharge's alleged connections with a drug peddling racket in Maharashtra. Amit Malviya, in-charge of the BJP's National Information and Technology Department, wrote on X, 'Will Mallikarjun Kharge break his silence now? Or will Congress, as usual, protect its own? 'Trouble is mounting for Priyank Kharge as his right-hand man is caught in a drug trafficking case,' said Malviya, referring to the NDPS case registered in Thane against the junior Kharge's associate Lingaraj Kanni. 'Drug trafficking arrest taints Congress again! Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge's close family circle is under fire. Kalyan Police have arrested Lingaraj Kanni, Kalaburagi South Block Congress President and a close aide of Priyank Kharge, son of the Congress chief and Karnataka Minister,' said the BJP leader. Earlier, the Maharashtra Police arrested Kanni on charges of drug peddling. According to the police, he was apprehended in Thane city while in possession of narcotic substances and allegedly attempting to sell them. He was also found in possession of a banned Codeine-based syrup of 120 bottles. A case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Bazarpeth Police Station Besides Priyank Kharge, Lingaraj Kanni is also known to be a close aide of Congress MLA Allamaprabhu Patil. Kanni had joined the Congress during the 2023 Karnataka State Assembly elections. He was previously affiliated with the BJP. In another development, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered by the Station Bazar police in Kalaburgi, Karnataka, in connection with the suicide of a contractor, Sachin, who was allegedly harassed by the associates of Minister Priyank Kharge in December 2024. Sachin, a contractor from Bidar, died by suicide on December 26, 2024, reportedly after receiving threats to his life and being pressured for money by Raju Kapnoor, a former Congress corporator and a close associate of Minister Priyank Kharge.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Drug bust near North Campus of DU, med representative among five nabbed
NEW DELHI: Five people, including a medical representative of a company, have been arrested for allegedly being involved in supplying drugs without any bill or prescription in North Campus of Delhi University, police said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Manish Bhatle (26), Devender (57), Nikhil (28), Ankit Gupta (40), and Kapil (28). A total of 2,360 capsules of Tramadol and 135 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup have been recovered. Acting on a tip-off regarding Bhatle, who was allegedly involved in the supply of Codeine-based syrup and Tramadol capsules, a trap was laid and Bhatle was nabbed from near University Road with two plastic sacks, with one containing 10 boxes of 2,360 capsules (Dicyclomine HCI, Tramadol HCI, and Acetaminophen) and another 120 bottles of 100 ml codeine-based syrup, DCP (Crime Branch) Apoorva Gupta said. The drug inspector said the recovered items without carrying bills or prescription were illegal as per the NDPS Act, the DCP said. Bhatle revealed that he procured the contraband from his uncle Devender, owner of a medical shop in Malkaganj, and the same was to be supplied as per his directions. Later, Devender was nabbed. He disclosed that he procured Tramadol from Nikhil, a mediator in the illegal drug supply chain. After arrest, Nikhil told cops that he had procured the Tramadol tablets from Ankit. Ankit was rounded up during a raid at his godown at GT Karnal Road Industrial Area on May 14. He said he had supplied Tramadol to Nikhil without any bill or prescription. Fifteen bottles of codeine syrup were recovered from his godown, the DCP said. Ankit disclosed that Kapil supplied him six packets of Tramadol capsules and codeine syrup. Kapil, a medical representative with a renowned firm, was arrested on May 15.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Indian Express
Drug network supplying pharma-based narcotics around DU's North Campus, other parts of Delhi busted; 5 arrested
With the arrest of five persons, the Delhi Police Crime Branch's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has busted a drug syndicate supplying pharmaceutical-based narcotics in and around Delhi University's North Campus and other parts of the Capital, police said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Manish Bhatle (26), his maternal uncle Devender (57), Nikhil (28), Ankit Gupta (40), and Kapil (28). The syndicate was allegedly supplying capsules of highly addictive Tramadol, an opioid used for relieving moderate to severe pain, and Codeine-based cough syrup, said officers. Codeine is an opioid used to relieve pain and dry cough. A total of 2,360 Tramadol capsules and 135 bottles of Codeine-based syrup have been seized, valued at approximately Rs 1 lakh in the international market, said officers. The alleged syndicate came under the radar after Sub-Inspector Vishan Kumar of ANTF on May 12 received a tip-off about Manish Bhatle, a 26-year-old resident of Malka Ganj, that he was scheduled to deliver pharmaceutical drugs near University Road, close to Shri Ram Institute. Under the direction of ACP Raj Kumar and the leadership of Inspector Rakesh Duhan, a trap was laid, and Bhatle was apprehended the same day, police said. Bhatle was found in possession of two plastic sacks containing 10 boxes of Tramadol-based capsules and 120 bottles of Codeine-based syrup. He failed to produce any prescription or bill for the items, officers added. Drug Inspector Dr Swapnil Patil, who accompanied the police team, confirmed that the possession of the drugs was illegal under the NDPS Act. A case was registered under sections 22(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act. Upon questioning, Bhatle allegedly revealed that the drugs were supplied to him by his maternal uncle Devender (57), who owned a medical shop in Malka Ganj. Devender was also subsequently apprehended. Even as no additional recovery was made during the search of his shop and house, he admitted sourcing the Tramadol from other accused Nikhil and JP, both residents of Delhi. 'Based on the disclosure of Devender, it was revealed that Nikhil, a local, had supplied six boxes of Tramadol capsules. A raid was conducted at Nikhil's residence. He was arrested for being a mediator in the illegal drug supply chain. He disclosed that he had procured the recovered Tramadol tablets from Ankit Gupta, a medical shop owner from G.T. Karnal Road Industrial Area,' said DCP Crime Branch, Apoorva Gupta. 'On May 14, a raid was conducted at Ankit Gupta's godown at G.T. Karnal Road Industrial Area. He accepted that he had supplied Tramadol to Nikhil without any bill or prescription. Additionally, 15 bottles of Dialex-DC Codeine syrup were also recovered from his godown and were kept without bills or invoices. The team of the Drug Control Department, present at the spot, declared the syrup illicit. The batch and brand differed from the earlier seizure. Ankit Gupta was arrested for illegal possession and supply of Tramadol capsules seized on May 12,' said DCP Gupta. Ankit also allegedly revealed to the police during his custodial interrogation that Kapil (28), a medical representative from Nangloi, had provided him with the drugs. Kapil was arrested on May 15. According to the police, he allegedly admitted that the drugs had been arranged through one Rakesh from Udyog Nagar, who remains absconding.
NDTV
24-05-2025
- NDTV
Drug Bust Near Delhi University Area Leads To Arrest Of Supplier, 4 Others
New Delhi: In an anti-drugs operation near Delhi University's North Campus, a medicine shop owner, a medical representative and three others were arrested for supplying pharmaceutical drugs without any bill or prescription, a Delhi Police official said on Saturday. Apoorva Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (Crime) said 2,360 capsules of Tramadol, 135 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup and five mobile phones were seized from the accused. The accused were identified as Manish Bhatle (26), Devender (57), Nikhil alias Gunnu (28), Ankit Gupta (40) and Kapil (28). According to an FIR registered on May 12, the racket was unearthed with the arrest of Manish Bhatle, a resident of Sabzi Mandi Ghantaghar, Malka Ganj, from University road, near Shri Ram Institute. At the time of arrest, he was holding two plastic sacks in his both hands, said DCP Gupta. One plastic sack contained 10 boxes of capsules (Dicyclomine HCI, Tramadol HCI, and Acetaminophen) totalling 2,360 capsules (118 grams) and another plastic sack contained 120 bottles of 100 ml codeine-based syrup (24 gm codeine), she said. He did not have any bill or prescription and could not provide any explanation about the source of the drugs, the police said. Drug inspector Dr. Swapnil Patil, who was accompanying the ANTF team, confirmed that not carrying bills with the recovered pharmaceutical drugs bills or prescription was illegal as per NDPS Act, the police said. After Manish Bhatle's questioning, the police arrested medical store owner Devender and Nikhil, the police said. Their questioning led investigators to Ankit Gupta, owner of wholesale shop of medicine, Ravi Medicare, the police said. Medical Representative Kapil was the last person to be arrested in the case on May 15 from Veena Enclave, Nangloi, the police said. Kapil disclosed that these drugs were provided to him by Rakesh, a resident of Udhyog Nagar, Delhi, who is still on the run, the police said. The entire operation was closely supervised by Devesh Chandra Srivastva, Special Commissioner of Police, Crime; Surender Singh, Joint CP, Crime, and Mangesh Kashyap, Additional Commissioner of Police, Crime.
