Another Arrest in Indore Drug Bust Worth ₹2.5 Million
Police in Indore have arrested another suspect linked to a major drug bust involving ₹2.5 million worth of MD drugs.
Indore, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Authorities in Indore have made another arrest related to a significant drug bust involving over ₹2.5 million worth of MD (mephedrone). The latest suspect, who reportedly used the drugs, has been added as an accomplice in the ongoing investigation. The police are intensifying their efforts against the illegal drug trade and trafficking in the state.
On October 22, the Crime Branch apprehended two individuals, Sameer Khan and Zakir Hussain, near the Metro Line on the service road of the Super Corridor. They were found in possession of 254 grams of MD drugs, valued at approximately ₹2.5 million. Following this incident, a case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Indore Crime Branch station.
During the investigation and extensive questioning of the previously arrested Sameer Khan, the police discovered the involvement of another suspect, Shadab, from Pipliyamandi in Mandsaur district. It was revealed that Shadab purchased MD drugs from Sameer for personal use.
In a swift response, the Crime Branch arrested Shadab and charged him under the NDPS Act. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the network of drug trafficking and other connections related to the case.
Since January 1, 2026, the Indore Crime Branch has arrested a total of 177 individuals in 79 cases. During these operations, authorities seized 3.3547 kilograms of MD drugs, 32.402 kilograms of marijuana, 500 kilograms of hemp, 385.12 grams of brown sugar, and 10 grams of cocaine, totaling an estimated value of ₹42.736 million in narcotics and vehicles.
