Ahmedabad Crime Branch seizes 9.8 kg ganja, arrests wanted Maharashtra man
Synopsis
A man already wanted in an Ahmedabad narcotics case was caught red-handed with nearly 10 kg of ganja — this time arriving from Maharashtra. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch's intercept on CTM Narol-Naroda Road has exposed a possible inter-state supply link, with a third suspect still at large and investigators tracing the contraband's origin and destination.
Key Takeaways
Ahmedabad City Crime Branch seized 9.8 kg of suspected ganja worth ₹4.9 lakh from an auto-rickshaw on 8 July 2025 .
Total value of all seized property stands at ₹5,60,290 , according to police.
Accused Israyalkhan Khan , 33 , of Akola, Maharashtra , was already wanted under the NDPS Act at Danilimda Police Station .
Co-accused Mohammed Sajid Kamruddin Pathan , 42 , is a resident of Ramol, Ahmedabad .
A third suspect, Mohsin Baba of Akola, has been named as wanted and remains at large.
A fresh NDPS case has been registered at DCB Police Station ; investigation into the supply network is ongoing.
The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch arrested two men on Wednesday, 8 July after recovering 9.8 kg of suspected ganja valued at ₹4.9 lakh from an auto-rickshaw on the CTM Narol-Naroda Road in Ahmedabad. One of the accused was already wanted in a prior narcotics case registered at Danilimda Police Station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
How the Interception Unfolded
Crime Branch officers were conducting a targeted patrol operation against illegal narcotics trafficking when they received specific intelligence about contraband movement in the area. Acting on the tip-off, the team intercepted an auto-rickshaw on the service road near the Adinath Stone warehouse, close to Chunilal Park Society on the CTM Narol-Naroda Road.
A search of the vehicle yielded 9.8 kg of alleged ganja along with other items. The total value of all seized property, according to police, stands at ₹5,60,290.
Who Was Arrested
The two men taken into custody have been identified as Israyalkhan Khan, 33, a resident of Akola city in Maharashtra, and Mohammed Sajid Kamruddin Pathan, 42, a resident of the Ramol area in Ahmedabad. Police confirmed that Israyalkhan was already a wanted accused in a case at Danilimda Police Station under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(2)(B), and 29 of the NDPS Act.
A third suspect, Mohsin Baba of Akola city, has been named as a wanted accused in connection with the same investigation but remains at large.
Fresh Case Registered
Following the seizure, the Crime Branch filed a fresh case at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) Police Station under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(2)(B), and 29 of the NDPS Act. Legal proceedings against both arrested men have been initiated in accordance with the Act's provisions.
Investigation Continues
Authorities are working to trace the origin of the seized contraband, its intended destination, and the full extent of the alleged narcotics network. The presence of a Maharashtra-based accused wanted in an earlier case suggests a possible inter-state supply chain, though investigators have not yet confirmed this link. This comes amid sustained enforcement drives by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch targeting narcotics networks operating through the city's transport corridors.
Point of View
Yet he was mobile enough to be running contraband across state lines. The fact that a third suspect from the same city remains at large raises questions about how quickly the network can reconstitute itself. Ahmedabad's transport corridors — particularly the CTM Narol-Naroda belt — have repeatedly featured in narcotics seizures, suggesting enforcement pressure alone is not disrupting supply chains at the source.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Ahmedabad Crime Branch seize on 8 July 2025?
The Crime Branch seized 9.8 kg of suspected ganja valued at ₹4.9 lakh from an auto-rickshaw on CTM Narol-Naroda Road in Ahmedabad. The total value of all recovered property, including other seized items, was ₹5,60,290.
Who were the two men arrested in the Ahmedabad ganja case?
The arrested men are Israyalkhan Khan, 33, a resident of Akola city in Maharashtra, and Mohammed Sajid Kamruddin Pathan, 42, from the Ramol area of Ahmedabad. Israyalkhan was already a wanted accused in a prior NDPS case at Danilimda Police Station.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
A fresh case has been registered at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) Police Station under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(2)(B), and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Legal proceedings have been initiated against both arrested individuals.
Is anyone else wanted in connection with this case?
Yes. A third suspect identified as Mohsin Baba of Akola city, Maharashtra, has been named as a wanted accused in the investigation. He remains at large as of the latest update.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to establish the source of the seized ganja, its intended destination, and whether other individuals are part of the alleged narcotics network.
