Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has seized 88.970 kg of illicit opium latex valued at approximately ₹4.5 crore in the international market, dismantling a sophisticated inter-state narcotics trafficking network allegedly routing contraband from Manipur to Rajasthan. The consignment was recovered from a specially fabricated concealed compartment beneath a truck intercepted in Sirsa district, Haryana, in an operation codenamed 'Operation Jamuhar'.

How the Operation Unfolded

Intelligence inputs had indicated that large narcotics consignments were being routed from Manipur and other northeastern states towards Rajasthan through a well-organised trafficking network. Acting on this, the ANTF deployed specialised intelligence teams to Manipur on multiple occasions for extensive surveillance and field intelligence gathering.

One Sukhram Bishnoi of Pali district emerged as a key suspect due to his frequent movements between Manipur and Rajasthan. ANTF teams maintained close surveillance on him for an extended period, even as the suspect repeatedly attempted to evade detection by changing phones, vehicles, and travel routes.

The Trail Across Seven States

Although ANTF teams intercepted Sukhram Bishnoi's vehicle near Jaipur, no contraband was found. Subsequent forensic and technical analysis of digital devices allegedly used by the suspect led investigators to a suspicious truck that had travelled from Manipur through Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Investigators found evidence suggesting that FASTag payments for the truck were allegedly being made by Sukhram Bishnoi himself.

As surveillance intensified, intercepted communications indicated that the consignment's handlers had altered their delivery plan due to fears of police action. The truck eventually halted in Sirsa district, just before entering Rajasthan.

The Seizure and Arrests

The joint operation was led on the ground by ANTF Inspector Kiranjeet Kaur and teams from Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, and Nagaur units, who had been tracking the vehicle continuously for more than 36 hours. During the initial inspection, the truck appeared empty and the driver denied any knowledge of narcotics. A detailed examination of the vehicle's undercarriage, however, revealed a specially fabricated concealed chamber constructed beneath the chassis using welded iron plates.

Upon opening the compartment, ANTF recovered 95 packets containing a total of 88.970 kg of illicit opium latex. Truck driver Kishanaram Bishnoi (44), a resident of Shivpura village in Pali district, was arrested at the scene. Sukhram Bishnoi, alleged to be a key conspirator, was also taken into custody.

What 'Operation Jamuhar' Stands For

The operation's name was deliberately constructed to reflect the multi-state trafficking route: 'Ja' for Jammu (linked to the alleged mastermind), 'Mu' for Manipur (origin of the consignment), 'U' for Uttar Pradesh (a major transit point), 'Ha' for Haryana (place of seizure), and 'R' for Rajasthan (the intended destination).

What Senior Officials Said

Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma said the operation reflected Rajasthan Police's commitment to dismantling organised narcotics networks operating across state boundaries. ANTF Inspector General Vikas Kumar, who supervised the action with active support from Haryana Police, coordinated with Sirsa Superintendent of Police Deepak Saran, who extended immediate operational support for the joint interception. According to ANTF officials, the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-driven policing, technical surveillance, and inter-state coordination in combating organised drug crime.

This is being regarded as one of the ANTF's most significant anti-drug actions in recent years, and comes amid broader concerns about northeastern drug trafficking corridors feeding demand in Rajasthan and adjoining states.