Mungeli, Chhattisgarh — In a significant crackdown under the ongoing “Operation Baaz”, Mungeli Police apprehended two alleged drug traffickers and detained a minor while intercepting a large quantity of illegal cannabis being transported into the district.
The operation was conducted under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhojram Patel (IPS), with support from Additional Superintendent of Police Navneet Kaur Chhabra and Deputy Superintendent of Police Harvinder Singh (Pathariya Division).
🚨 The Operation
Acting on a tip-off received on April 20, 2026, a joint team of Cyber Cell and City Kotwali Police set up a checkpoint near the Gidha Bypass intersection in Mungeli. The intelligence indicated that three individuals were transporting a substantial quantity of cannabis on a scooter coming from the Bilaspur–Jarhagaon route.
Police intercepted a TVS Jupiter scooter (Registration No. CG-10 BP-7617) carrying three individuals. Upon inspection and questioning:
- The driver identified himself as Shiva Patel (21)
- The second accused was Aditya Karmakar (20)
- The third individual was a minor
📦 Seizure Details
During the search, officers recovered:
- From Shiva Patel:
- 9 packets of cannabis weighing 9.570 kg
- One Oppo mobile phone
- The scooter used in transportation
- From Aditya Karmakar:
- 13 packets of cannabis weighing 13.174 kg
- One Samsung Galaxy mobile phone
👉 Total Seizure:
- 22.700 kg of cannabis
- 1 scooter
- 2 mobile phones
- Total estimated value: ₹275,000 (~$3,300 USD)
⚖️ Legal Action
Following interrogation, the accused admitted that the cannabis was being transported for illegal sale. Both adults were arrested on April 20, 2026, and sent to judicial custody. The minor was placed under judicial care after completing legal procedures related to juveniles.
A case has been registered at City Kotwali Police Station, Mungeli under Crime No. 139/2026, invoking Section 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
👮♂️ Police Statement
Officials stated that “Operation Baaz” is an ongoing initiative targeting anti-social elements and narcotics trafficking networks in the region. All station heads have been instructed to intensify enforcement against illegal drug trade.
The successful operation involved a coordinated effort by Inspector Kartikeshwar Jangde and a dedicated team of officers and constables from the Cyber Cell and City Kotwali unit.
📝 Conclusion
This operation highlights the continued efforts of Mungeli Police to curb drug trafficking and maintain public safety. Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to strict enforcement and urged citizens to report suspicious activities related to narcotics.
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