Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Pune Rural Police Arrest Cop in Drug Racket
The Pune rural police have arrested a constable from the Ahilyanagar police station for his involvement in a drug racket.
They also arrested an automobile garage owner, Shadab Shaikh, and seized 10 kg of a drug called mephedrone.
This drug is very strong and can make people very sick.
The police are still investigating to find out where the drugs came from and who else might be involved.
Opposition MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged that the drugs may have originated from an Ahilyanagar narcotics godown, indicating possible police involvement.
This is a big deal because it shows that even some police officers might be involved in illegal activities.
The police are working hard to stop these bad people and make sure everyone is safe.
Pune rural police arrested a constable from Ahilyanagar police for involvement in a drug racket.
10 kg of mephedrone, worth over Rs 2 crore, was seized in the operation.
Automobile garage owner Shadab Shaikh, 41, was also arrested with 1 kg of mephedrone.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the drugs and the constable's linkages.
Opposition MLA Rohit Pawar alleged that the seized drugs may have originated from Ahilyanagar narcotics godown, indicating possible police involvement.
- Who
- Pune rural police, constable from Ahilyanagar police, Shadab Shaikh, Opposition MLA Rohit Pawar
- What
- Arrest of a police constable and seizure of 10 kg of mephedrone
- When
- Arrests and seizures occurred around midnight on January 17, 2024
- Where
- Shirur and Ahilyanagar, Pune rural, Maharashtra
- Why
- Investigation into a larger narcotics racket and police-criminal nexus
Police
Opposition MLA
Drug Seizure
Police
Pune Rural Police seized 10 kg of mephedrone, including 1 kg from an automobile garage owner and 9 kg from two other individuals.
Opposition MLA
Opposition MLA Rohit Pawar claims the seized drugs may have originated from Ahilyanagar narcotics godown, indicating police involvement.
Police Involvement
Police
Pune Rural Police are investigating the source of the drugs and the constable's linkages.
Opposition MLA
Opposition MLA Rohit Pawar alleges that a police man from Ahilyanagar supplied the drugs, demanding strict action against involved personnel.
- Drug Seized
- 10 kg of mephedrone
- Arrested Individuals
- One constable from Ahilyanagar police and Shadab Shaikh, 41, garage owner
- Drug Value
- Over Rs 2 crore in international market
- Investigation Details
- Probing source of drugs and constable's linkages
- Drug Classification
- Synthetic stimulant under NDPS Act since 2015
- Previous Major Seizure
- 1,800 kg of mephedrone worth Rs 3,700 crore in February 2024
- Opposition MLA's Claim
- Alleged involvement of police personnel in drug trade
