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Dr. Abhilash Dawre

19 March 2025 at 5:18:41 pm

Rs 27 crore worth narcotics seized; inter-state cartel uncovered

Thane : In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Mumbra police have seized a massive stockpile of mefedrone valued at approximately 27.21 crore. Acting on critical intelligence, the Narcotics Control Unit conducted a special operation extending as far as Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the arrest of five key drug traffickers involved in supplying large quantities of mefedrone to the Thane region.   The operation was led by Assistant Police Inspector Rohit Kedar and Ganesh Jadhav under...

Rs 27 crore worth narcotics seized; inter-state cartel uncovered

Thane : In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Mumbra police have seized a massive stockpile of mefedrone valued at approximately 27.21 crore. Acting on critical intelligence, the Narcotics Control Unit conducted a special operation extending as far as Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the arrest of five key drug traffickers involved in supplying large quantities of mefedrone to the Thane region.   The operation was led by Assistant Police Inspector Rohit Kedar and Ganesh Jadhav under the supervision of Senior Police Inspector Anil Shinde. The initial seizure took place near Bilal Hospital, where suspect Basu Sayyed was caught with 23.5 grams of mefedrone. Further interrogation revealed a large-scale supply chain sourcing drugs from Madhya Pradesh.   Subsequently, police arrested Ramsingh Gujjar and Kailas Balai, recovering an additional 3.515 kilograms of mefedrone from their possession. Investigations traced the supply back to two major traffickers Manohar Gurjar and Raju Mansuri based in Madhya Pradesh.   The Mumbra police team then traveled to Madhya Pradesh, arresting both Gurjar and Mansuri and confiscating a staggering 9.956 kilograms of mefedrone from them.   In total, the operation resulted in the seizure of 13.6295 kilograms of mefedrone, with a street value exceeding 27.21 crore. All five accused have been taken into custody.   According to police sources, the arrested individuals have prior records involving serious offenses under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Indian Penal Code, and Arms Act. They were engaged in trafficking mefedrone in bulk quantities from Madhya Pradesh to the Thane region.   This successful operation was carried out under the guidance of ACP Priya Damale (Kalwa Division), Senior Police Inspector Anil Shinde, Crime Inspector Sharad Kumbhar, and supported by the NDPS unit officers and staff of Mumbra Police Station.   Since January this year, Mumbra police’s NDPS unit has conducted 954 seizures and 58 raids, confiscating narcotics worth over 48 crore, significantly impacting drug trafficking activities in the area.

Bollywood’s eternal ‘He-Man’ departs

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creats a sand sculpture to pay tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra at Puri beach, Odisha, on Monday.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creats a sand sculpture to pay tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra at Puri beach, Odisha, on Monday.

Mumbai: One of the most beloved icons of Hindi cinema, actor-politician Dharam Kewal Krishan Deol - universally adored as the heart-throb Dharmendra - passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness at his Mumbai residence, barely a fortnight before his 90th birthday.

 

He was 89. His entire family was by his side during his final moments, even as the news sent a wave of shock, grief, and nostalgia through Bollywood and the millions who grew up watching and admiring him.

 

Admitted to a private Mumbai hospital earlier this month, Dharmendra’s declining health had put the nation on edge.

 

His family had repeatedly appealed for calm as unfounded rumours of his passing circulated, underscoring the deep emotional connect he shared with audiences.

 

Renowned for his gentle charm, quiet dignity, and earthy Jat masculinity, Dharmendra’s screen presence spanned the transition from black-and-white cinema to widescreen colour spectacle.

 

For generations of film-goers, he was the epitome of the affable hero - handsome, courageous, and emotionally vulnerable. For a time, even his simple hairstyle became a national trend as fans proudly asked barbers for the “Dharmendra Cut.”

 

The late thespian Dilip Kumar once famously confessed a touch of envy at Dharmendra’s striking looks - a compliment that spoke volumes about his charisma, which could give even the most confident heroines wobbly knees.

 

Born on December 8, 1935, in Nasrali village near Sahnewal, Punjab, Dharmendra was mesmerised by cinema from an early age. He would excitedly cycle miles to watch the latest film releases in neighbouring towns.

 

His life changed in 1958 when he won Filmfare magazine’s national talent-search contest, rewarding him with his debut role in “Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere” (1960) alongside the legendary Balraj Sahni.

 

He is survived by his wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, six children, and a large, grieving family, besides millions of teary-eyed fans.

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