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Rajasthan NCB Destroys 170 Acres of Opium, Busts Interstate Drug Ring

Narcotics authorities destroyed approximately 170 acres of illicit opium cultivation in remote areas of Udaipur district, Rajasthan, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs 275 crore. In a related interstate drug trafficking case, Bathinda Police in Punjab arrested two individuals and recovered 6.5 kilograms of opium. The arrested men confessed to sourcing the narcotics from Rajasthan for distribution in Bathinda and surrounding districts. Police are conducting further interrogation and surveillance to apprehend other absconding accused in the case.

Key Points: Rajasthan NCB Destroys Rs 275 Cr Opium, Police Arrest Traffickers

  • 170 acres of opium destroyed
  • Valued at over Rs 275 crore
  • Joint NCB and ANTF operation
  • Two traffickers arrested in Punjab
  • 6.5 kg of opium recovered
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Rajasthan: NCB, ANTF destroy around 170 acres of illicit opium cultivation in Udaipur

NCB and Rajasthan ANTF destroy 170 acres of illicit opium in Udaipur. In a separate case, Bathinda Police arrest two traffickers and seize 6.5 kg of opium.

"We expect more big revelations from them, and we are continuing our interrogation. - SP City Narinder Singh"

Udaipur, March 1

Around 170 acres of illicit opium cultivation, valued at over Rs 275 crore, were destroyed in the remote tribal & hilly areas of Samoli, Khuna & Pipli in Kotda Tehsil, Udaipur district, NCB officials stated.

A joint operation was carried out by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) & State Police.

Intensive follow-up surveillance is underway by the Narcotics Control Bureau & Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Rajasthan, to nab the absconding accused.

In a separate incident, Bathinda Police in February arrested two drug traffickers and recovered 6.5 kilograms of opium smuggled from Rajasthan, officials said.

Speaking to ANI, SP City Narinder Singh said, "Bathinda Police achieved success in the Punjab government's ongoing anti-drug campaign. A checkpoint was set in front of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Technical University, where we intercepted two individuals travelling in a Swift car. During the search, 4 kilograms of opium were recovered from them. We registered Case No 39 at Canal Colony Police Station. The two individuals involved in this case, Jagsir Singh Seera and Mahendra Singh, were arrested, and 4 kg of opium were recovered. Later on, an additional 2.5 kg of opium was also recovered on the basis of information given by Jagsir. We have produced them in court and obtained a 3-day police remand. During this remand, we expect more big revelations from them, and we are continuing our interrogation."

He added, "During the investigation, they revealed that they had brought the opium from Rajasthan, and used to supply it in Bathinda and many districts around it. Six cases under the NDPS Act are registered against Jagsir Singh Seera. He is serving a 10-year sentence in two cases involving commercial charges. He was released on bail in September 2024. After his release, he resumed drug trafficking."

- ANI

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Priya S
Rs 275 crore! Just imagine if that money went into development of those tribal areas instead. The nexus must be strong to cultivate on such a scale. Hope they catch the kingpins and not just the small farmers who might be forced into it.
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Vikram M
The Bathinda part is worrying. Rajasthan opium reaching Punjab. This Jagsir Singh got bail and immediately went back to business. Our judicial system needs to be stricter for repeat offenders under NDPS. Bail should be nearly impossible in such cases.
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Sarah B
Good work by the agencies. But a respectful criticism: destruction is reactive. What about proactive measures? Satellite monitoring, providing alternative crops and livelihoods in these remote areas? That's the long-term solution.
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Rohit P
Bhai, 10-year sentence and out on bail? Kya baat hai! No wonder the problem persists. The police do their job, but the courts need to support them. Hope the remand yields bigger names. Chhodo, at least a good start for the year.
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to the tribal communities in these areas. Often, they are exploited by drug lords with promises of money. The government should run awareness campaigns and offer sustainable income options there. Jai Hind.

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