In a significant move against narcotics traffickers in Rajasthan, the Baran Police has initiated a major operation named “Operation Vajra Prahar” targeting assets acquired through the drug trade. Under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, assets totaling around Rs 5.82 crore linked to alleged narcotics smuggler Kishore Kumar Meena and his family have been frozen. This includes luxurious properties, vehicles, and substantial bank balances.
Police have taken action to prevent the accused from using, selling, or transferring these frozen assets. Superintendent of Police Abhishek Andasu highlighted that this operation aligns with the state’s “Zero Tolerance” policy against narcotics trafficking. A financial investigation revealed assets allegedly gained through illegal drug activities by Kishore Kumar Meena, who faces serious drug trafficking charges.
The investigation uncovered two cases involving significant quantities of narcotics, with a total seizure of 263 kilograms of Doda-Chura. Suspicious bank deposits amounting to nearly Rs 3.32 crore were found in the accused’s accounts, along with movable and immovable assets worth approximately Rs 2.50 crore. The Competent Authority in New Delhi approved the freezing of these assets under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
This crackdown has led to parallel investigations by various agencies. The Income Tax Department is examining properties disproportionate to the accused’s income, while the Stamp Department is scrutinizing suspicious property documents. Additionally, investigations into Goods and Services Tax issues and money laundering linked to firms associated with the accused are ongoing. Superintendent of Police Abhishek Andasu emphasized that the police will target not only drug traffickers but also the financial structures built on illegal earnings to dismantle drug syndicates.
