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Chandrapur court to hear kidney racket bail plea on Jan 5
Chandrapur CJM to hear bail plea of key accused Dr Ravinder Pal Singh in major kidney trafficking racket. Police identify 7 victims, surgeries traced to Trichy and Cambodia. Read the latest updates.
Karnataka Registers 5,900 NDPS Cases Till Nov 2025
Karnataka reports a sharp rise in drug cases, with 5,900 NDPS Act cases till November 2025. Learn about the state's crackdown, key seizures, and anti-drug initiatives.
Doctor, BDS student among 7 held in Thiruvananthapuram drug raid
Thiruvananthapuram police arrested seven, including a doctor and a BDS student, in a New Year's Eve drug bust. MDMA, cannabis seized. Read about the major crackdown.
Delhi's Illegal Kidney Transplant Racket Resurfaces in 2024
The arrest of a Delhi gastroenterologist exposes a pan-India kidney trafficking network. Explore the decades-long cycle of scandal, from Dr. Horror in 2008 to the latest 2024 syndicate links to Cambodia and China.
Surat Police seizes MD drugs in 3 cases, arrests made
Surat police seized MD drugs worth ₹12.8 lakh in three separate operations on December 31, leading to multiple arrests including a minor. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Bengaluru NYE 2025: Thin Crowds, Strong Police Hit Pub Biz
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
Khanna Police 2025 Anti-Drug Drive: 1250 Arrests, Big Haul
Khanna police in Punjab's Ludhiana district report a massive 2025 anti-drug crackdown with 719 cases & 1250 arrests. Heroin, opium, poppy husk seized. Read the full details of the war on drugs.
NCB Files Chargesheet in Major Darknet Drug Racket 'Ketamelon'
NCB files chargesheet in Kochi's 'Ketamelon' darknet drug case, seizing LSD, ketamine & Rs 90 lakh crypto. Mastermind among 4 accused. Read the full investigation details.
JD(S) to Protest Karnataka Drug Menace After Maharashtra Bust
JD(S) warns of state-wide protests, accusing the Karnataka government of failing to curb the drug menace. This follows a major drug factory bust by Maharashtra ANTF. Read more.
Karnataka BJP demands HM's resignation over Bengaluru drug racket
Karnataka BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy demands Home Minister G Parameshwara's resignation, calling Congress a 'drugs govt' after Maharashtra police bust racket. Read the full political fallout.
3 Bengaluru Inspectors Suspended Over Drugs Racket
Three Bengaluru police inspectors suspended for dereliction of duty in a major drugs racket case. Details on the officers and the departmental action taken.
Foreigner Arrested in Bengaluru with ₹2.5 Crore Drugs
Bengaluru police's CCB unit arrested a foreign national and seized narcotics worth ₹2.5 crore in a major crackdown. Read the full details of the operation here.
Drug Raw Materials Worth Rs 1.2 Cr Seized in Joint Raids
Maharashtra ANTF & Karnataka Police conducted joint raids in Bengaluru & Belagavi, seizing chemicals worth Rs 1.2 crore. Home Minister clarifies value, details arrests. #DrugBust #KarnatakaPolice
Bengaluru Drug Bust: 17L Chemicals Seized in Major Raid
Bengaluru police bust three drug manufacturing units, seizing 17 litres of chemicals and mephedrone worth Rs 55.88 crore. Details on the major crackdown here.
Maharashtra ANTF busts drug factories in Bengaluru
Maharashtra ANTF raids expose drug factories in Bengaluru, raising serious questions about local police surveillance. Officials probe forged documents and benami links. Read the full report.
8 Arrested for Smuggling Andhra Cannabis to Sri Lanka
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a software engineer, for smuggling high-grade Sheelavathi cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Details inside.
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Fake Drug Licence Racket Exposed in Varanasi, Rs 30 Cr at Stake
Bhola Prasad, father of drug kingpin Subham Jaiswal, used fake documents to obtain a drug licence, smuggling codeine syrup across states. Properties worth ~Rs 30 crore face attachment. Read the full investigation details.
Amritsar: Police, BSF seize 767 grams of 'Ice' drug
In a major joint operation, Amritsar police and BSF personnel seized 767 grams of the synthetic drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). One suspect was arrested near the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Hisar's 2024 Drug Crisis: Over 1,100 Arrests Made
Hisar district in Haryana continued its battle against narcotics in 2024 with over 1,100 arrests. Explore the police crackdown, new smuggling trends, and the ongoing societal challenge.
Goa drug haul value jumps 700%, arrests increase in 2025
Goa police report a staggering 700% surge in drug seizure value to Rs 78 crore in 2025, with 206 arrests. Discover the key trends and major busts shaping the state's anti-narcotics drive.
Mumbai Police bust heroin racket, arrest 9, seize Rs 36 crore drugs
Mumbai Police crackdown on a major heroin supply network ahead of New Year's Eve. Nine arrested, kingpin Ali on the run. Over 8 kg of narcotics seized in city-wide operation. Read the full story.
Drug-Free Mangaluru: 20,000 to Join Mega Marathon in 2026
Mangaluru launches a massive anti-drug campaign with a 20,000-person marathon in Jan 2026, 100 awareness programs, and counseling initiatives. Join the movement for a drug-free city.
Nagpur: Rs 53 Lakh MD Drug Seized, Two Arrested
Nagpur police arrested two men from Rajasthan and seized MD drugs worth over Rs 53 lakh near Wanadongri. Read the full details of the narcotics bust here.
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Nagpur: ₹53.3 Lakh MD Seized, Two Rajasthan Men Held
Nagpur MIDC police arrest two from Rajasthan, seize 533gm mephedrone worth ₹53.30 lakh ahead of New Year. Operation Thunder uncovers interstate drug network targeting city celebrations.
Davangere Police Bust Rajasthan Drug Ring, 4 Held
Davangere Police crack down on an interstate drug network from Rajasthan, arresting four and seizing narcotics. Read the full investigation details here.
Kerala's New Anti-Drug Plan: Pledge & Tests for Pvt Staff
Kerala Police proposes PODA, requiring private sector employees to sign an anti-drug pledge, consent to testing, and face termination if found using substances. Aimed at youth aged 25-35.
Cocaine worth ₹1.2 crore found hidden in bread, Nigerian held
CCB Bengaluru arrests Nigerian national for drug trafficking after seizing cocaine concealed inside drilled bread loaves. The contraband, valued at ₹1.2 crore, was to be delivered locally. Read the full investigation details.
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