Mumbai Police Crack Down on Drug Gang Led by Imtiaz Hussain Syed
Mumbai police have taken action against drug dealer Imtiaz Hussain Syed and his gang under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.
Mumbai, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Mumbai police have launched a significant operation against Imtiaz Hussain Syed, also known as Tipu, and his gang, targeting alleged drug dealers operating in the Samtanagar and Kurar police station areas. The action comes under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
The police reported that on the night of September 12, a dispute at the Maharashtra Biryani Center in Hanuman Nagar, Kandivali East, escalated dramatically. Imtiaz and his associates allegedly attacked the complainant and his friends near Anmol Dairy, brandishing sharp knives and assaulting them with stones and wooden sticks, resulting in serious injuries. Authorities claim that the attackers attempted murder.
A case was registered at the Samtanagar police station, citing multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 109(1), 118(2), 115(2), and 351(2), as well as various provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act.
Imtiaz, the main accused, has a troubling history, with 17 prior criminal cases filed against him at the Samtanagar and Kurar police stations. His charges range from robbery and attempted murder to serious assault and drug trafficking. Other gang members also face multiple charges, with Ravi Sharma, known as Kalu, having seven cases against him, while Jitesh Rajput, Ketan Gamre, and Radha Rajput each have two cases.
The police allege that Imtiaz has established an organized criminal gang, exerting significant influence in the Samtanagar and Kurar areas. Investigative agencies have noted that gang members maintain an atmosphere of fear, deterring local residents from filing complaints.
Furthermore, the gang is accused of profiting from the sale of narcotics in the area, engaging in various illegal activities to uphold their criminal dominance. Based on these allegations, the Mumbai police have intensified their crackdown on Imtiaz Hussain Syed and his associates under MCOCA.
