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Narcotics Control Bureau nabs two drug peddlers, seizes 2.6 crore worth of ganja in Assam

Narcotics Control Bureau nabs two drug peddlers, seizes 2.6 crore worth of ganja in Assam

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized over 500 kg of ganja worth 2.6 crore and arrested two peddlers in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. The drugs were being transported from Manipur to West Bengal.

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Ahmedabad court has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in an international drug trafficking case involving heroin smuggling from Dubai.

MP Duo Nabbed for Heroin Smuggling in Manipur

MP Duo Nabbed for Heroin Smuggling in Manipur

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Two individuals from Madhya Pradesh were apprehended at Imphal airport while attempting to smuggle 4.8 kg of suspected heroin.

Assam: NCB Busts Drug Trafficking Ring Ahead of Elections

Assam: NCB Busts Drug Trafficking Ring Ahead of Elections

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 524.9 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs 2.6 crore in Assam and arrested two individuals as part of increased operations before the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal.

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

Illegal Opium Cultivation Exposed in Chhattisgarh, Sparking Political Row

Illegal Opium Cultivation Exposed in Chhattisgarh, Sparking Political Row

Rediff.com2 days ago

Authorities in Chhattisgarh have uncovered illegal opium cultivation, leading to seizures and political accusations. The discovery follows a previous incident involving a BJP leader, raising questions about the state government's role.

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Chhattisgarh assembly was disrupted by Congress protests over alleged illegal opium cultivation on a BJP functionary's farm, leading to the suspension of several MLAs.

Narcotics Bureau searches Rhea's brother house

Narcotics Bureau searches Rhea's brother house

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

NCB officials said Showik and Miranda, house manager of Rajput, were handed over summons to join the investigation during the raids.

Trump lists India, China among 23 countries as major drug transits

Trump lists India, China among 23 countries as major drug transits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump has named 23 countries as the major drug transit or major illicit drug-producing countries in a 'Presidential Determination' submitted to Congress.

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Telangana's anti-narcotics wing, the EAGLE Force, conducted a multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug cartel, resulting in over 50 arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth Rs 3.5 crore.

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget 2025-26 had allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore (BE) to the ministry helmed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Haryana DGP sent on leave amid IPS officer's suicide row

Haryana DGP sent on leave amid IPS officer's suicide row

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In an eight-page "final note," purportedly left behind by Kumar, he accused eight senior IPS officers, including Kapur and Bijarniya, of "blatant caste-based discrimination, targeted mental harassment, public humiliation and atrocities."

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Former Mumbai zonal director at Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit before the Delhi high court against Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the production house owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan.

Sushant case: Narcotics Bureau nabs another suspect

Sushant case: Narcotics Bureau nabs another suspect

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The role of Rhea's brother Showik and his purported links with the people nabbed by the NCB are under the scanner of the agency and he and Rajput's manager Samuel Miranda are expected to be summoned for questioning soon, the officials said.

Wankhede promotion row: HC fines Centre for concealing facts

Wankhede promotion row: HC fines Centre for concealing facts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court imposed a cost of Rs 20,000 on the central government for concealing facts in its plea seeking review of an order relating to the promotion of IRS officer and former NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede.

Jailed gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab

Jailed gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Harjit Kaur (52) was critically injured after the incident on Thursday at around 9:30 pm and was referred to a hospital in Amritsar, but she succumbed to the bullet injuries, a senior police official said over the phone.

Call centres under narcotics scanner

Call centres under narcotics scanner

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The increased vigil comes after the Narcotics Control Bureau recently busted two international syndicates operating through a call centre and a software firm to smuggle Psychotropic drugs overseas. NCB seized over 90,000 regulated and banned tablets valued at over Rs one crore in the international market that were to be smuggled out.

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Interpol has issued its first Silver notice, at India's request, to track the global assets of former French Embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is wanted in connection with a visa fraud. The Silver notice, introduced in January this year, aims to track illicit assets across the globe. India is among 51 countries participating in the pilot project for the Silver notice, which will continue until November. The Interpol has issued two Silver notices on the CBI's request - one against Shokeen for allegedly facilitating Schengen visas for illegal gratification and another against Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal, who is wanted by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly creating a cryptocurrency without permission and defrauding investors.

NCB busts online pharma racket to send narcotics to US

NCB busts online pharma racket to send narcotics to US

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The pharmacy, identified by the federal anti-narcotics agency as JR Infinity Pvt Ltd, was located at Domalguda in Telangana's capital city.

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday conducted searches at the premises of former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede after filing an FIR against him and four others for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case, officials said.

Sameer Wankhede faces govt action for 'shoddy work' in Aryan Khan case

Sameer Wankhede faces govt action for 'shoddy work' in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The government has asked the finance ministry to take action against former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede for his alleged "shoddy work" while probing a 'drugs-on-cruise' case in which film star Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was arrested last year, official sources said.

CAT overturns transfer of Sameer Wankhede

CAT overturns transfer of Sameer Wankhede

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the transfer of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede from Mumbai to Chennai, ruling that the revenue department violated its own guidelines. Wankhede, known for his role in the Cordelia cruise drug bust case involving Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, had claimed his transfer was punitive and a consequence of his actions at the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The CAT found procedural lapses and potential bias in the transfer decision, stating that transfer policies must be implemented fairly and transparently.

Aryan Khan walks out of jail

Aryan Khan walks out of jail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan was granted bail by the high court on Thursday October 29 after 25 days of arrest.

Aryan Khan moves HC after NDPS court rejects bail plea

Aryan Khan moves HC after NDPS court rejects bail plea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, approached the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, seeking bail in connection with the case of seizure of banned drugs aboard a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Comedian Bharti Singh, husband get bail in drugs case

Comedian Bharti Singh, husband get bail in drugs case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The NCB recovered 86.5 gm ganja during the search at the couple's residence and office.

Drugs-on-cruise case: Woman carried drugs in sanitary pad

Drugs-on-cruise case: Woman carried drugs in sanitary pad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

As many as 18 arrests have been made in the cruise ship raid case so far.

Aryan's name dropped from complaint, Wankhede tells HC; no arrest till Monday

Aryan's name dropped from complaint, Wankhede tells HC; no arrest till Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The petition, filed through advocate Rizwan Merchant, claimed that after concluding the investigation in the case, a draft complaint was prepared by the department legal advisor, where charges were proposed against Aryan Khan among others.

Rhea being hounded for loving a drug addict: Lawyer

Rhea being hounded for loving a drug addict: Lawyer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Three central agencies hounding a single woman, just because she was in love with a drug addict and a person suffering from mental health issues'

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The CBI recently filed an FIR against Wankhede for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing the SRK's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case.

Aryan Khan, 2 others denied bail in drugs seizure case

Aryan Khan, 2 others denied bail in drugs seizure case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A metropolitan magistrate in Mumbai on Friday denied bail to Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, and two others in a case pertaining to the alleged seizure of banned drugs from a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan warned the probe agency and remarked it had moved a "frivolous petition" only because one of the accused was a high-profile person.

RBI turned down request to appoint ex-CBI official on board: Religare

RBI turned down request to appoint ex-CBI official on board: Religare

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Religare Enterprises, a financial services firm, has disclosed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) turned down its application to appoint Rakesh Asthana as its whole-time director in May this year without citing any reasons. Asthana is a former top official of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). In a notice to the stock exchanges, Religare said that while the company and Asthana were weighing the options of dealing with the letter of refusal by the RBI, it was also busy in preparing for the "herculean task" of making ready multiple applications to regulators.

Drug ring had financial control in Australia

Drug ring had financial control in Australia

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Twenty persons, including six from India, have been arrested so far in coordinated worldwide raids conducted by American Drug Enforcement Agency. In India, DEA was assisted by the Narcotics Control Bureau.

Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar sent to 7-day NCB custody in drugs case

Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar sent to 7-day NCB custody in drugs case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A court at Bhiwandi in Thane district of Maharashtra on Friday remanded Iqbal Kaskar, underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother, in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for seven days to facilitate his questioning in a drugs case.

Sameer Wankhede's foreign visits, expensive watches under CBI scanner

Sameer Wankhede's foreign visits, expensive watches under CBI scanner

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The details of FIR made public on Monday show that independent witness K P Gosavi and one Prabhakar Sail, now deceased, were included by the NCB in the Cordelia cruise ship drug raid on October 2, 2021 on the directions of Wankhede.

700 kg drugs seized, 8 'Iranians' held along Gujarat coast

700 kg drugs seized, 8 'Iranians' held along Gujarat coast

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

A joint operation by anti-narcotics agencies led to the seizure of about 700 kg of drugs and the arrest of eight Iranian nationals from Indian territorial waters off the Gujarat coast around Porbandar on Friday.

Sushant case: Look out circulars against Rhea quashed

Sushant case: Look out circulars against Rhea quashed

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the Look Out Circulars (LOCs) issued against Rhea Chakraborty, her brother and father by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with its probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Satyamev Jayate, says Wankhede after over 5-hr grilling on Day 2

Satyamev Jayate, says Wankhede after over 5-hr grilling on Day 2

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) chief Sameer Wankhede appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Mumbai for the second day on Sunday in a case in which he is accused of demanding Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan in the Cordelia cruise 'drug bust' case, an official said.

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The ICG and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended the fishing boat in a joint operation in the high seas on Sunday afternoon, the coast guard said in a release in Ahmedabad.