Jaipur, May 18: A significant operation against drug traffickers has been launched in Rajasthan. The Baran police initiated ‘Operation Vajra Prahar’ to target assets and bank accounts allegedly acquired through drug trafficking.
The police have begun the process of permanently freezing approximately ₹5.82 crore worth of movable and immovable properties belonging to alleged drug trafficker Kishore Kumar Meena, his brother Ghanshyam Meena, and wife Anita Meena under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
This operation has resulted in the freezing of two luxurious bungalows, a Scorpio SUV, a Maruti car, a tractor, a motorcycle, a scooter, and millions in bank balances. Authorities stated that the accused will no longer be able to use, sell, or transfer these assets.
Superintendent of Police Abhishek Andasu confirmed that this action aligns with the state government’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy against drug trafficking. A covert financial investigation was initiated into the alleged assets created by Kishore Kumar Meena and his family members, residents of the Chhipabarod police station area.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused already faced two serious cases under the NDPS Act, involving the seizure of commercial quantities of narcotics. The police had previously confiscated 263 kilograms of doda-chura (broken opium) valued at approximately ₹39.45 lakh in the international market.
The financial investigation also uncovered that around ₹3.32 crore had been deposited into the bank accounts of the three accused over the past few years, with no legitimate source of income identified. Additionally, around ₹2.50 crore in movable and immovable properties was also traced.
Police officials reported that a detailed financial investigation report prepared by the Chhipabarod police station has been sent to the competent authority under the Government of India in New Delhi. Following the investigation, the authority approved the freezing of assets under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
This operation has prompted several agencies to initiate their own investigations. According to the police, the Income Tax Department is examining the assets exceeding the accused’s declared income, while the Stamp Department is investigating suspicious notary documents. Furthermore, aspects related to GST and money laundering are also under scrutiny.
Superintendent Abhishek Andasu emphasized that Baran police will not limit their efforts to arresting drug traffickers but will also target the economic networks built from illegal earnings. He stated that the goal of such operations is to dismantle the financial backbone of drug trafficking gangs, with ongoing financial actions planned.
Key figures in this operation included Chhipabarod Station House Officer Yogesh Chauhan, Vinod Kumar, Vimlesh Mehta, Constable Anil Kumar, and Constable Kanwarpal from the Superintendent’s office.
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