Mandsaur Police Bust Drug Haul: 509kg Doda Chura Seized
Mandsaur police intercepted a tractor-trolley to seize 509 kg of poppy husk worth ₹1.01 crore. One man has been arrested under the NDPS Act.
In a major blow to narcotics trafficking in Madhya Pradesh, the Mandsaur police have successfully intercepted a massive shipment of Mandsaur doda chura, seizing 509 kilograms of the contraband. The operation, carried out with precision, led to the arrest of one individual and the recovery of narcotics estimated to be worth approximately 1.01 crore rupees.
The Interception: A Strategic Blockade
The crackdown was the result of meticulous intelligence gathering. Authorities had received a tip-off that a vehicle transporting illegal narcotics was moving from Basai toward Garoth via Melkheda. Acting swiftly, a specialized police team was deployed to thwart the movement.
The operation was led by Sitamau SDOP Dinesh Prajapati and Shamgarh Station In-charge Sub-Inspector Kapil Sonarashtriya. The team established a strategic blockade on the Deori-Melkheda road, specifically near Gram Takravad Phanta, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Shamgarh police station.
The Recovery and Arrest
During the operation, police intercepted an unregistered red Massey tractor-trolley. Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 509 kilograms of Doda Chura (poppy husk) concealed within.
The police arrested the driver on the spot, identified as 51-year-old Ramesh Prajapati, son of Mohanlal Prajapati. The accused is a resident of Gram Shakarkhedi in Nahargarh.
Key Details of the Seizure:
- Quantity: 509 Kilograms of Doda Chura
- Estimated Market Value: ₹10.1 million (1.01 Crore)
- Vehicle Involved: Unregistered red Massey tractor-trolley
- Location: Deori-Melkheda road, near Gram Takravad Phanta
Investigation and Next Steps
Following the arrest, police conducted a preliminary interrogation of Ramesh Prajapati. During the questioning, the suspect revealed the identity of a second accomplice involved in the smuggling operation, providing a new lead for the investigators.
The Mandsaur police have officially registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The investigation is now expanding to uncover the broader trafficking network and determine the final destination where the illicit consignment was intended to be delivered.