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Amit Shah Hails Deportation of Dawood Associate Salim Dola in Drug War

Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed zero tolerance against drug syndicates after Dawood Ibrahim's associate Salim Dola was deported from Turkey to India. Shah credited the Narendra Modi government's anti-narcotics agencies for extending operations across borders through global cooperation. Dola, wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, was arrested in Istanbul following a targeted raid by Turkish authorities. He will be handed over to Mumbai Police for interrogation, with 126 kg of mephedrone already seized in related Indian raids.

Key Points: Dawood Associate Salim Dola Deported: Amit Shah Vows Zero Tolerance

  • Salim Dola deported from Turkey to Delhi
  • Amit Shah vows zero tolerance against drug syndicates
  • Dola is key associate of Dawood Ibrahim's drug empire
  • 126 kg mephedrone seized in India linked to Dola
  • Interpol Red Notice led to Istanbul police raid
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"Zero tolerance against Narco syndicate": Amit Shah hails deportation of Dawood associate Salim Dola

Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirms zero tolerance against drug syndicates as Dawood Ibrahim's associate Salim Dola is deported from Turkey to India.

"Zero tolerance against the Narco syndicate... Now, no matter where they hide, no place is safe for drug kingpins. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, April 28

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday affirmed zero tolerance against drug syndicates and 'kingpins' after Salim Dola, the key man behind Dawood Ibrahim's drug empire, was deported to India.

Sharing an X post, Amit Shah said that the Indian narcotics agencies have extended their claws across borders under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

"Zero tolerance against the Narco syndicate. The Narcotics Control Bureau today made a major breakthrough in securing the return of notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye. Under Modi govt's mission to ruthlessly smash drug cartels, our anti-narcotics agencies have extended their claws across borders through a robust network of global agencies. Now, no matter where they hide, no place is safe for drug kingpins," Shah posted on X.

Earlier today, Salim Dola was deported to Delhi Technical Airport from Istanbul. This followed an operation by the intelligence department in collaboration with international agencies. He is currently facing interrogation by intelligence agencies.

Salim Dola will be handed over to the Mumbai Police, after which he will be interrogated by various agencies.

CNN Turkiye reported that Dola, a notorious Indian drug lord wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, had been apprehended by Turkish authorities following a high-stakes raid in Istanbul.

Dola was arrested on April 25 after the Narcotics Crimes Division of the Istanbul Police Department launched a targeted operation to intercept the Indian national. Dola, who is wanted for 'drug trafficking', was located hiding in a residence in the Beylikduzu district.

During raids in India, authorities seized about 126 kilograms of mephedrone alongside Rs 25,22,000. The Istanbul Police Department has since completed the necessary station procedures for the high-profile detainee.

The crackdown in Turkey aligns with ongoing investigations in India, where associates captured in Mumbai's Kurla region reportedly confessed to receiving instructions from Dola, according to CNN Turk.

- ANI

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James A
Impressive collaboration between Indian and Turkish authorities. Zero tolerance is the only way forward against these drug networks that ruin our youth.
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Sneha F
Finally some action on these big fish! But what about the smaller dealers who operate openly in our cities and colleges? The crackdown needs to reach the streets too, not just international arrests. ??
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Sarah B
This is a solid step, but why did it take so long to extradite him? The drug menace has been destroying families for decades. Hope he faces maximum punishment.
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Vikram M
Big catch! 126 kg of mephedrone is serious business. These synthetic drugs are killing our youngsters. Modi government's aggressive stance is exactly what we need.
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Michael C
International coordination is commendable. But we need to address why these syndicates thrive—poverty, unemployment, lack of rehabilitation. Arrests alone won't win the war.
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Priya S
@AmitShah ji's message is clear: no one is safe, not even Dawood's associates hiding in Turkey. This gives hope to every parent worried about drug abuse in schools. ??‍?

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