'The innovators have been able to more or less stay where they are, in terms of revenue even as the generics are seeing exponential growth due to their affordability.'
Thane railway police conducted a special operation targeting vagrants and drug peddlers between Thane and Diva railway stations, resulting in action against 13 individuals.
Gurugram Police demolished an eight-story building allegedly used as a paying guest accommodation by convicted drug smuggler Satpal alias Kalu. The demolition was a joint effort with the municipal corporation, targeting properties acquired through drug trafficking proceeds. Authorities also demolished property illegally occupied by another alleged drug peddler.
A man from Sikkim's Gyalshing district was allegedly drugged and robbed of Rs 7 lakh cash while travelling in a taxi for Tadaong.
Delhi Police busted an interstate drug-supply network, arresting three persons, including a medical store owner and a medicine supplier, and recovering 17,800 Alprazolam tablets worth around Rs 3 lakh in central Delhi.
Udhampur Police have attached an immovable property worth Rs 40 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler, Rafiq Ahmed, in the Sainik Colony area of Jammu district.
Telangana's DGP C V Anand has directed the police force to collaborate and intensify efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the state. The focus will be on advanced technology, tracing financial trails, and crushing foreign syndicates. The DGP also highlighted the need for educational institutions to take responsibility and report drug-related incidents.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force arrested two men and seized approximately Rs 10 lakh worth of charas during a joint operation in the Kathgodam area.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, suspected of involvement in an interstate drug trafficking network. The arrests were made in Kulgam district following the recovery of heroin and other incriminating materials.
Police in Samba and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir arrested seven alleged drug peddlers as part of an intensified anti-drug campaign.
Lukkhe plunges into Chandigarh's dark underbelly, exploring a drug epidemic, political corruption, and a burgeoning rap scene, though its narrative often feels like a familiar crime drama, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.
According to the NCRB, cannabis and opium derivatives continued to dominate India's drug seizure landscape in 2024, with enforcement agencies confiscating over 9.42 lakh kilograms of narcotic substances under the NDPS Act.
The 100-day 'drug-free J-K campaign' has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to numerous arrests, seizures of narcotics, and demolition of properties linked to drug peddlers.
The alleged dowry death case of a 33-year-old woman in Bhopal has taken a dramatic turn after her lawyer husband's bail application surfaced, claiming she was a drug addict undergoing psychiatric treatment. The family alleges dowry harassment led to her death, prompting a Special Investigation Team probe.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district detained two alleged drug peddlers under the PITNDPS Act and lodged them in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal.
Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in separate cases in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday.
Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three alleged interstate drug smugglers and seized banned narcotic tablets worth approximately Rs 1 crore near the India-Nepal border.
Four Myanmar nationals were arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district for alleged drug trafficking, with heroin seized in two separate operations.
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have arrested two individuals and detained a juvenile after seizing brown sugar worth over Rs 44 lakh. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, uncovered drugs, cash, and packing materials in Saphala.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.
An illegally constructed house belonging to a drug peddler was demolished in Srinagar as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan.
Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for 'pumping narcotics' into India, vowing to dismantle his network.
Two women were arrested on Monday, while another had been apprehended a few days earlier following complaints by the affected persons, they added.
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.
Investigators are probing the network of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker, and have uncovered links with chemists and pharma dealers who allegedly aided his illicit trans-national racket.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has launched three key schemes focusing on electricity subsidies, women's safety, and drug eradication, fulfilling his election promises after his party's recent victory.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the state government will introduce an anti-drug law allowing for the confiscation of drug smugglers' properties. Mann criticised previous administrations for enabling drug trafficking and highlighted the enactment of an anti-sacrilege law, promising stricter measures against sacrilege and drug-related offences.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling MDMA in the city. The police seized 17.5 kg of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 35 crore.
Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir demolished a shop linked to an alleged drug peddler and attached other structures belonging to him.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district arrested three alleged drug peddlers and recovered 202 grams of heroin from their possession.
A Rajasthan Police constable has been dismissed from service after being found involved in drug trafficking. The constable, Vinod Singh, was arrested for allegedly transporting 244 grams of smack and was booked under the NDPS Act.
The parents of model and actress Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, have refuted claims made by her mother-in-law that she was a drug addict and suffered from mental illness. The family is demanding answers regarding Twisha's death at her marital home.
Authorities in southwest Delhi demolished illegal constructions allegedly linked to drug peddling in the Najafgarh area. The action was conducted in areas under Baba Haridas Nagar in Dwarka, where structures outside residential houses were being used for illegal sale and distribution of narcotics.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the state government will introduce a stringent anti-drug law allowing for the confiscation of drug smugglers' properties. Mann criticised previous administrations for allegedly enabling the drug trade and vowed stricter penalties for sacrilege. He also accused the BJP of divisive politics and criticised the Akali Dal for alleged political manipulation of religious institutions.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that drug traffickers in Jammu and Kashmir will be treated like terrorists under the law, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyan'. He highlighted the severity of drug abuse, calling it a form of silent terrorism, and urged public participation in the anti-drug campaign.
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals for allegedly purchasing and selling banned narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro ganja, to the public, with college students being among the buyers. The seized drugs are valued at over Rs 10 crore.
Jammu police arrested a wanted criminal and recovered a commercial quantity of a heroin-like substance, an illegal pistol, and live ammunition from his possession during a checkpoint near Railway Pul Narwal.
Two alleged drug traffickers were arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and 504 grams of illegal smack worth around 1 crore was recovered from their possession.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.
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