Jabalpur drug racket busted: 6,600 injections seized, six arrested
Synopsis
A drug network stretching from Uttar Pradesh to Jabalpur — and involving medical representatives as supply-chain links — was cracked open by Madhya Pradesh police, with 6,600 controlled injections seized and six arrests made. The main supplier is still absconding, signalling the bust may only be the first chapter.
Key Takeaways
Jabalpur Police seized 6,600 intoxicating injections and arrested six persons on 6 June .
The haul included Avil and Talgesic vials; injections were being sold to addicts for ₹300–₹500 per dose.
Two medical representatives — Sayyad Ashraf Ali and Saurabh Namdev — were among those arrested.
Injections were sourced from Uttar Pradesh and routed through Rewa, Satna, and Katni.
Accused Saurabh Sonkar and the main supplier remain at large; search operations are ongoing.
Cases filed under the MP Drugs Control Act and NDPS Act .
Jabalpur Police dismantled a major drug racket on 6 June, seizing 6,600 intoxicating injections and arresting six persons, including two medical representatives, in coordinated operations across Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The network was allegedly procuring controlled injections from Uttar Pradesh at low rates and reselling them to addicts in Jabalpur for up to ₹500 per dose, according to police.
How the Operation Unfolded
Belbagh Station House Officer (SHO) Jitendra Patkar received a tip-off that a large consignment of drug injections had arrived in Jabalpur by bus from Uttar Pradesh, routed through Rewa, Satna, and Katni. Acting on the intelligence, Jabalpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sampat Upadhyay constituted a special team under Assistant Superintendent of Police (Crime) Jitendra Singh.
Near Ramlila Ground, officers intercepted an e-rickshaw and arrested Durga Patel, 46, who reportedly attempted to flee before being caught. From his vehicle, police recovered 3,200 injections — 1,200 vials of Avil and 2,000 vials of Talgesic — valued at ₹80,800.
Network of Accused Unravelled
Questioning of Durga Patel led investigators to Mohammad Arif, 32, and Amjad Khan, 48, both from Jabalpur, who were arrested in a subsequent raid on Bhantalaiya Badhai Mohalla Road. Their interrogation further exposed two medical representatives — Sayyad Ashraf Ali, 39, and Saurabh Namdev, 45 — who were then arrested. Police said Saurabh Namdev was the primary sourcing link, procuring the injections from Uttar Pradesh and channelling them through Amjad Khan. A sixth accused, Saurabh Sonkar, remains at large, and the main supplier is also still on the run.
Second Haul in Separate Raid
In a parallel operation, Adhartal police arrested Gitanshu Sahu, 25, in the Milk Scheme area, recovering 3,400 injections — 2,300 Avil and 1,100 Talgesic — packed in four sacks. The two operations together account for the total seizure of 6,600 injections.
What Police Said
'These people mixed Avil and Buprenorphine injections and sold them to drug addicts for ₹300 to ₹500. Medical representatives were also part of this network. Six people have been arrested so far,' ASP Jitendra Singh told reporters on Saturday.
Police also seized an e-rickshaw and five mobile phones. Cases have been registered under the Madhya Pradesh Drugs Control Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Investigators are continuing efforts to trace the absconding accused and the principal supplier based in Uttar Pradesh.
Point of View
Which means the supply chain has systemic vulnerabilities beyond what a single police raid can address. The Uttar Pradesh sourcing route, passing through at least three districts before reaching Jabalpur, also points to a corridor that likely serves multiple cities. Until the principal supplier is apprehended and the pharmaceutical procurement trail is audited, the bust remains incomplete.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What drugs were seized in the Jabalpur drug bust?
Police seized 6,600 injections comprising Avil and Talgesic vials across two operations. These controlled substances were allegedly mixed with Buprenorphine and sold to drug addicts in Jabalpur for ₹300 to ₹500 per dose.
Who was arrested in the Jabalpur drug racket case?
Six persons were arrested: Durga Patel (46), Mohammad Arif (32), Amjad Khan (48), medical representatives Sayyad Ashraf Ali (39) and Saurabh Namdev (45), and Gitanshu Sahu (25). Accused Saurabh Sonkar is absconding and the main supplier remains at large.
Where were the injections sourced from?
The injections were procured from Uttar Pradesh at low rates and transported to Jabalpur by bus via Rewa, Satna, and Katni, according to police. Medical representative Saurabh Namdev is alleged to have been the primary sourcing link.
What laws have been invoked in the Jabalpur drug case?
Cases have been registered under the Madhya Pradesh Drugs Control Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, both of which carry stringent penalties for drug trafficking.
What was the total value of the seized injections?
Police stated that the first batch of 3,200 injections recovered from Durga Patel's e-rickshaw alone was valued at ₹80,800. The total valuation of all 6,600 seized injections has not been officially disclosed.
