Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Drug Diversion Probe in Maharashtra
Police in Maharashtra found a big drug operation where over 10 kg of drugs worth Rs 21 crore were stolen from a police seizure.
A police constable named Shyam Gujar was arrested and said that senior police officers were involved.
The drugs were supposed to be kept safe by the police, but some were sold illegally.
The police are still investigating to find out who else might be involved.
They are checking all the facts before taking any action.
The drugs were first thought to be one type but later found to be a different kind.
The case started when police caught some people selling drugs in Shirur, and they traced the drugs back to the police seizure.
Over 10 kg of narcotics worth Rs 21 crore were recovered in a drug diversion probe in Ahilyanagar district.
Constable Shamsundar Vishwanath Gujar was arrested and alleged that senior police officials were involved in the drug supply network.
The drugs were initially seized by the Ahilyanagar Police in May 2024 and were supposed to be kept in custody.
Pune Rural Police are investigating the case and verifying the facts before taking any action.
The drugs were first thought to be mephedrone but were later identified as alprazolam through forensic analysis.
- Who
- Senior police officials in Ahilyanagar district and constable Shamsundar Vishwanath Gujar
- What
- Alleged diversion of seized narcotics and involvement in drug supply network
- When
- Case surfaced after Pune Rural Police busted a drug syndicate in January 2025
- Where
- Ahilyanagar district and Shirur area near Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- To investigate the alleged diversion of seized narcotics and the involvement of police personnel in the drug supply network
Constable's Allegations
Police Investigation
Involvement of Senior Officers
Constable's Allegations
Constable Shamsundar Vishwanath Gujar alleges that senior police officials were involved in the drug supply network.
Police Investigation
Pune Rural Police are investigating the case and verifying the facts before taking any action.
- Narcotics Recovered
- 10.7 kg of Alprazolam
- Estimated Value
- Rs 21 crore
- Arrested Constable
- Shamsundar Vishwanath Gujar
- Investigating Agency
- Pune Rural Police
- Initial Seizure Location
- Shirur, Pune
- Alleged Drug Source
- Ahilyanagar Police Seized Consignment
- Legal Action
- NDPS Act, 1985
Sources
FPJ Exclusive: Senior Cops Under Scanner In Ahilyanagar Drug Diversion Probe; Over 10 Kg Narcotics Recovered
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