Six Arrested in NDPS Case in Khariar Road; Ganja, Cough Syrup and Injections Seized

Police recover 1.231 kg of ganja, 25 bottles of cough syrup, 23 units of Pentazocine injections, four two-wheelers and five mobile phones Khariar Road/Nuapada, October 15: In a major action against the alleged transportation of narcotic and other controlled substances, Jonk Police arrested six male persons during an operation near Mongorapali Kalyan Mandap in Khariar Road area of Nuapada district on October 12. According to a press note issued by the police, the operation was conducted at around 11:00 AM following the receipt of reliable information during routine patrolling regarding the alleged transportation of contraband substances. The arrested persons have been identified as Sajid Khan (38), Sayyad Makky Ali (28), Mahammad Samir (24), Tanveer Ali (20), Mahammad Farid (22) and Sheik Wasim Ahammad (31). All six are residents of the Jonk Police Station area in Nuapada district. During the operation, police seized 1 kilogram and 231 grams of ganja, 25 bottles of Wincerex cough syrup weighing approximately 691 grams, and 23 units of Pentazocine Lactate Injection-IP weighing approximately 540 grams. In addition to the suspected contraband substances, police also seized two motorcycles, two scooters and five mobile phones in connection with the case. The seized vehicles and mobile phones are expected to form part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged transportation of the substances. In this connection, Jonk Police registered Case No. 381, dated October 12, 2026, under Section 111(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), read with Sections 20(b)(ii)(A) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Police stated that all necessary legal formalities were followed during the operation and subsequent arrests. Further investigation is currently underway to establish the complete facts of the case and examine all relevant aspects. Sub-Inspector M. Badanayak of Jonk Police Station is the investigating officer in the case. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts of the district police to curb the alleged illegal transportation and distribution of narcotic substances and other potentially misused drugs. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. The allegations against the arrested persons remain subject to the outcome of the legal proceedings.