In Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh, police have taken a significant step against drug-related wealth by freezing assets valued at nearly Rs 2.78 crore belonging to suspected drug smuggler Usman Khan under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action, led by Pratapgarh Superintendent of Police B. Aditya, utilized Section 68F(1) of the NDPS Act to target assets acquired through illegal drug trafficking.
Following approval from the Union government in New Delhi, police teams affixed freezing notices on properties associated with the accused and his relatives in the Arnod police station area. The operation originated from a case on February 21, 2026, when a team intercepted and arrested Narayan Lal Meena during a blockade led by Station House Officer (SHO) Shivlal Meena, resulting in the seizure of over 4.25 kg of brown sugar (heroin) and related chemicals.
Investigations revealed that the seized consignment was intended for distribution by Usman Khan, a resident of Deoli in Rajasthan’s Tonk district. Despite being a college student in Mandsaur, Usman Khan has allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for some time. Police discovered that he accumulated significant wealth through illicit means, including a luxurious house, a farmhouse, vehicles, and livestock, with attempts made to conceal ownership.
Authorities have frozen both movable and immovable properties after receiving approval from the competent authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act (SAFEMA) and the NDPS Act in New Delhi. Pratapgarh SP Aditya reiterated the commitment to combat drug trafficking and illegal wealth, warning of strict action against not only drug smugglers but also those aiding them directly or indirectly. Efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the accused.
