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Rhea Chakraborty opens up on scrutiny after Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: ‘Bohot der tak shaq mein rahi hoon’

Rhea Chakraborty opens up on scrutiny after Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: ‘Bohot der tak shaq mein rahi hoon’

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Actor Rhea Chakraborty’s life was upended in 2020 after the death of her former boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput. The Central Bureau of Investigation filed a closure report in his death case, while clearing Rhea of any charges, a few months ago. Both Rhea and her brother, Showik Chakraborty, were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in a drug case related to Sushant. Rhea Chakraborty spoke about her time in jail and getting a clean chit. What Rhea shared Rhea is currently seen in Season 2 of The Traitors. When Karan asked Rhea whether she wanted to be an innocent or a traitor to survive in the show, she said, “I want to be an innocent. Iss saal hi actually mujhe clean chit mila hain, iss saal hi logo ko pata chala hai ki mai innocent hoon. Bohot der tak shaq mein rahi hoon toh woh itna pasand nahi hai ab mujhe. Kaafi saal kar liya hai maine (I have got the clean chit this year itself. People have realised that I am an innocent. …

PM Modi to launch 100-week anti-drug campaign from August 2

PM Modi to launch 100-week anti-drug campaign from August 2

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Concerned about the “rising drug abuse” in India, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday announced that a nationwide 100-week campaign to raise awareness against the menace will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 2. ”Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” will rely on walkathons, sports activities, meditation sessions, street plays, and art competitions every Sunday to drive home the message of drug-free society. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NCB, Manipur police arrest alleged drug supplier wanted in NDPS cases

NCB, Manipur police arrest alleged drug supplier wanted in NDPS cases

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A joint team of Manipur Police and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested a man accused of being a major supplier and wanted in multiple Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases during a raid in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Wednesday, police said. The joint operation in Churachandpur led to the arrest of a man accused of supplying drugs and wanted in multiple NDPS cases. The arrestee, Nengjatuan alias Tuanpi, was allegedly part of a Myanmar-based transnational drug trafficking syndicate that routed methamphetamine and heroin through the Northeast for distribution in India and Bangladesh, the NCB said. Tuanpi was arrested from Hotel Venus in Churachandpur district during a raid conducted by the joint team. “The arrested individual is alleged to be a major drug supplier and is wanted in multiple NDPS cases registered with NCB, DRI and Manipur Police,” Manipur Police said in a statement. A separate statement issued by the NCB said the arrested individual is a ‘drug kingpin’ and a resident of Haichin, Chin State, Myanmar, and is part of a Myanmar-based transnational …

India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati

India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati

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India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Assam’s Guwahati on Monday and Tuesday (July 6–7), bringing together senior officials from member countries to strengthen cooperation against narcotics trafficking. The two-day meeting will focus on combating synthetic drugs and precursor chemical diversion, enhancing intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and building capacity through stronger institutional cooperation. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

What is Captagon and why is it called ‘Jihadi drug’? Explained

What is Captagon and why is it called ‘Jihadi drug’? Explained

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Union home minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has achieved its first-ever seizure of Captagon, ₹182 crore under ‘Operation Ragepill’.”>the so-called “Jihadi Drug”, worth ₹182 crore under ‘Operation Ragepill’. Iraq, which borders Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, is a transit country for drug smuggling and has become a major corridor for the drug trade in recent years, particularly for Captagon and crystal meth. (AFP File) “The busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs,” Shah said in a post on X. “I repeat, we will clamp down on every gram of drugs entering India or leaving the country using our territory as the transit route. Kudos to the brave and vigilant warriors of the NCB,” he added. But what exactly is Captagon, and why did Amit Shah refer to it as a “Jihadi drug”? Here is a deep dive: What is the Captagon drug? Captagon is …

Wanted drug trafficker Mohammed Salim Dola brought to India from Turkiye by NCB

Wanted drug trafficker Mohammed Salim Dola brought to India from Turkiye by NCB

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Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in close coordination with international and Indian intelligence agencies, has secured the return of wanted drug trafficker Mohammed Salim Dola from Turkiye, under ‘Operation Global-Hunt’. An INTERPOL Red Notice was issued against Dola, 59, at India’s request in March, 2024. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NCB nabs Tarn Taran village sarpanch with 18kg heroin

NCB nabs Tarn Taran village sarpanch with 18kg heroin

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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested the sarpanch of Kalsian village in Tarn Taran district with 18kg heroin. Leader of Opposition in the Punjab assembly Partap Singh Bajwa alleged the arrest of “AAP-affiliated” sarpanch with a huge quantity of heroin has exposed the hollow claims of the Punjab government regarding its “so-called” war against drugs. According to people familiar with the matter, Paramjit Singh, also president of the village defence committee (VDC), formed by the Punjab government under its anti-drug drive “Yudh Nashian Virudh’, was arrested in a case registered at the NCB police station in Amritsar. Another accused in the case is absconding. According to information, Paramjit was arrested on Tuesday morning from Kakkar village of Amritsar rural. The NCB’s preliminary probe reveals that he has links with Pakistan-based smugglers who sent the narcotics through drones from across the border, said people privy to the probe. The opposition Congress and BJP were quick to target the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government on Paramjit’s arrest, claiming that he is a member of the AAP. …

NCB Seizes 4.7 Kg Cocaine Worth Rs 23.88 Crore At Bengaluru Airport, Brazilian Held | India News

NCB Seizes 4.7 Kg Cocaine Worth Rs 23.88 Crore At Bengaluru Airport, Brazilian Held | India News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 10:25 IST The accused was taken into immediate custody at the airport. A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The commission also directed the SSP to take action against the couple and the family which received the child, and submit a report by October 31.(Representative image) In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 4.776 kilograms of cocaine, with its value in the illegal market estimated at Rs 23.88 crore at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru. The operation was triggered by “specific intelligence” regarding a passenger arriving from Doha, Qatar. Acting swiftly, NCB officials intercepted the suspect, a Brazilian national, during the standard check-in and transit process. During a detailed inspection of the passenger’s luggage, officers discovered the drugs meticulously hidden. The cocaine was found concealed within pieces of cloth and packed deep inside a suitcase to evade initial detection. The accused was taken into immediate custody at the airport. A case has been registered under …

‘Top Priority’: Amit Shah Announces Three-Year Nationwide Campaign Against Drugs | India News

‘Top Priority’: Amit Shah Announces Three-Year Nationwide Campaign Against Drugs | India News

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Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 23:25 IST Outlining the government’s policy, the Home Minister said there would be zero tolerance for those who manufacture and sell drugs Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (File photo) Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a three-year, nationwide campaign against drug abuse and trafficking, describing the problem as one linked more to narco-terrorism than to routine law-and-order challenges. Chairing the 9th apex-level meeting of the Narco‑Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Amit Shah said the collective campaign would begin on March 31 and run for three years, with defined targets, clear timelines and regular reviews. “The challenge of the drug problem is linked more to the issue of narco-terrorism than to law and order. It is a conspiracy to destroy the country’s future generations,” Amit Shah said, adding that the health of the youth, their ability to think and perform and growing social discontent are all directly linked to the drug menace. Amit Shah directed all departments of the Government of India to prepare a detailed roadmap up to …

Key drug dealers held from Punjab and Bengal, moved to prisons in Assam, Jharkhand | Latest News India

Key drug dealers held from Punjab and Bengal, moved to prisons in Assam, Jharkhand | Latest News India

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Apr 07, 2025 07:10 AM IST Officials said NCB is working on similar proposals in different states to detain habitual drug traffickers in prisons across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, among other states The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained at least eight alleged key drug dealers from Punjab and West Bengal under the stringent PITNDPS Act and transported them to prisons in Assam and Jharkhand over the last eight months to break their network as part of a major crackdown, officials aware of the matter have said. Under the provision of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act 1988, habitual drug traffickers can be detained initially for at least a year. (Representational image) Officials added that the agency is working on similar proposals in different states to detain habitual drug traffickers in prisons across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, among other states. Under the provision of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act 1988, habitual drug traffickers can …