8 months ago
MP Minister's Brother Arrested in Ganja Smuggling Case
In Madhya Pradesh, police arrested Pankaj Singh Baghel for having 46 kg of ganja worth Rs 9,22,680.
They also arrested Anil Bagri, who is the brother of a state minister, and seized a vehicle used to transport the ganja.
The police are still looking for another person involved.
The Congress party criticized the BJP government, saying that relatives of BJP leaders are involved in illegal activities.
The police are investigating who is supplying the ganja and for whom it is intended.
The minister, Pratima Bagri, distanced herself from the accused and stated that the police will take strict action against criminals.
Pankaj Singh Baghel was arrested with 46 kg of ganja worth Rs 9,22,680.
Anil Bagri, the brother of State Urban Development Minister Pratima Bagri, was also arrested for supplying ganja.
The vehicle used to transport the ganja was seized by the police.
Shailendra Singh, another accused supplier, was also implicated by Pankaj Singh Baghel.
The Congress party criticized the BJP government for the involvement of ministers' relatives in illegal activities.
- Who
- Pankaj Singh Baghel, Anil Bagri, and Shailendra Singh
- What
- Arrest for ganja smuggling and recovery of 46 kg ganja
- Where
- Rampur Baghelan, Madhya Pradesh
- When
- Early Monday morning, December 9
- Why
- Acting on a tip-off about ganja smuggling
Key facts
- Arrested Person
- Pankaj Singh Baghel
- Ganja Recovered
- 46 kg
- Value of Ganja
- Rs 9,22,680
- Arresting Police Station
- Rampur Baghelan
- Date of Arrest
- December 9
- Act
- NDPS Act
- Accused Suppliers
- Anil Bagri and Shailendra Singh
- Opposition Criticism
- Congress targeted BJP government
- Minister Involved
- Pratima Bagri
- Minister's Position
- State Urban Development Minister
Timeline
Three arrested for growing marijuana in Mohali.
Then, a major seizure in Mohali.
Criminals emboldened, attempt larger-scale ops in MP.
Ganja smuggling surges in MP, seizures rise.
Police arrest 2, including minister's brother, with 46kg ganja.
Quotes
Pratima Bagri
Minister of State in Madhya Pradesh
“The media always tried to find relations on their own. They should first confirm and then say something on the basis of evidence.”
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“The entire Vidhan Sabha is her family, and she ties Rakhi to many people.”
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Kalpana Verma
Former legislator from Raigaon
“The minister was protecting her brother. The family is involved in ganja trafficking, Bagri should resign from her post or the Chief Minister should sack her from the ministry.”
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Sources
Drug bust becomes headache for Madhya Pradesh govt, Congress says accused is minister’s brother
Congress stages protest outside Minister Pratima Bagri’s residence, demands resignation over ganja smuggling case
MP News: Ganja Trafficking Case; Minister Pratima Bagri’s Brother Sends BJP Into A Tizzy
MP: Minister’s brother arrested for `ganja smuggling’
Prevented from verifying allegations of tree felling, MP Congress leader sit on dharna
Madhya Pradesh minister’s brother held for 'ganja smuggling', Congress attacks govt - Telegraph India
MP News: Minister Pratima Bagri Refuses To Accept Ganja Trafficker As Brother For Her Chair
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