Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Kasamala Gang Member Arrested, Drugs Seized
The police in Vadodara city arrested a man named Shaheed Zakir Shaikh, who is part of a group called the Kasamala gang.
They also found some drugs called mephedrone at his house.
Shaikh was previously arrested in January under a special law that deals with serious crimes.
The police are treating this as an important catch because the Kasamala gang is known for causing trouble.
Shaheed Zakir Shaikh, a member of the Kasamala gang, was arrested by Vadodara city police.
2.8 grams of mephedrone were seized from his residence in the Hazrat Tekra area.
Shaikh was previously arrested in January under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime Act (GUJCTOC).
The police have declared Patel wanted in the case, though the connection between Patel and Shaikh is not clear.
Shaikh was recently released on bail before this arrest.
- Who
- Shaheed Zakir Shaikh, a member of the Kasamala gang
- What
- Arrest of a gang member and seizure of drugs
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hazrat Tekra area, Vadodara city
- Why
- Shaikh was wanted in a case and was arrested under the GUJCTOC Act
- Arrested Person
- Shaheed Zakir Shaikh
- Gang
- Kasamala gang
- Drug Seized
- 2.8 gm of mephedrone
- Location of Arrest
- Hazrat Tekra, Vadodara
- Act Under Which Arrested
- Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime Act (GUJCTOC)