Rajasthan NDPS accused arrested in Ahmedabad for mephedrone supply
Synopsis
A Rajasthan businessman with a trail of narcotics cases going back to 2016 has been arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch for allegedly supplying 412 grams of mephedrone worth ₹12.36 lakh — seized in April during a Ghee Kanta raid. The arrest exposes an alleged interstate drug supply chain linking Jalore district to Ahmedabad.
Key Takeaways
Rajuram Bishnoi , 40 , a businessman from Jalore district, Rajasthan , was arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on 26 May .
He allegedly supplied 412 grams of mephedrone valued at ₹12.36 lakh that was seized on 13 April near Ghee Kanta, Ahmedabad .
Two others — Malaram Devasi and Ashokkumar Darji — were arrested at the time of the original seizure.
Bishnoi is separately wanted in an NDPS case at Abu Road RIICO Police Station, Rajasthan .
He has prior criminal cases dating to 2016 , including at least four NDPS offences across Rajasthan.
Police say investigation into the broader interstate narcotics network is ongoing.
A Rajasthan-based businessman wanted in multiple narcotics cases has been arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch for allegedly supplying 412 grams of mephedrone worth ₹12.36 lakh that was seized in the city last month. The accused, Rajuram Bishnoi, 40, was apprehended from his native village in Jalore district and brought to Ahmedabad on Tuesday, 26 May.
Background: The Original Seizure
The case traces back to 13 April, when officers acting on specific intelligence raided a location near Ganesh Selection shop, below Laxmi Market in the Ghee Kanta area of Ahmedabad. During the operation, two individuals — Malaram Devasi (Rabari) and Ashokkumar Darji — were arrested after 412 grams of mephedrone was allegedly found in their possession without any legal authorisation or permit.
Following the seizure, the Detection of Crime Branch registered an offence at DCB Police Station Part 'C' under Sections 8(c), 22(c), and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
How Bishnoi Was Traced
Subsequent investigation allegedly established that Bishnoi, a businessman from Danta (Bawaliya) village in Sanchore taluka of Jalore district, Rajasthan, was the supplier of the seized consignment. Acting on that intelligence, Crime Branch teams travelled to Rajasthan and arrested him from his native village before bringing him to Ahmedabad.
'The accused who had supplied the seized mephedrone consignment was traced to village Danta (Bawaliya) in Sanchore taluka of Rajasthan and was brought to Ahmedabad and arrested in the NDPS offence,' officials said.
Bishnoi's Prior Criminal Record
Crime Branch records reveal a pattern of alleged narcotics involvement spanning several years. Bishnoi is also wanted in a separate NDPS case registered at Abu Road RIICO Police Station in Rajasthan under Sections 8 and 22 of the NDPS Act.
His prior cases include: a theft case at Industrial Area Pali Police Station in 2016 under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code; an NDPS case at Sanchore Police Station in 2019 under Sections 8 and 21; another NDPS case at the same station in 2022 under Sections 8, 21, 22, 25, and 29; and a further NDPS case at Karda Police Station in 2022 under Sections 8, 22, and 29 of the Act.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have confirmed that further investigation into the alleged interstate narcotics network and the original source of the seized mephedrone is currently underway. The case underscores a continuing cross-border drug supply chain linking Rajasthan to Gujarat's commercial capital.
Point of View
Alongside the current Gujarat case — points to a repeat offender who continued operating despite prior bookings. The critical question is whether the ongoing investigation can map the full supply chain upstream, or whether this ends, as similar busts often do, with the courier-level arrests already made. Mephedrone's rising footprint in western India, replacing older synthetic drugs in urban markets, makes the source-tracing element of this investigation the one that actually matters.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rajuram Bishnoi and why was he arrested?
Rajuram Bishnoi is a 40-year-old businessman from Danta (Bawaliya) village in Sanchore taluka, Jalore district, Rajasthan. He was arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on 26 May 2025 for allegedly supplying 412 grams of mephedrone worth ₹12.36 lakh that was seized in Ahmedabad in April.
What is mephedrone and why is it illegal?
Mephedrone is a synthetic psychoactive substance classified as a psychotropic drug under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in India. Its manufacture, possession, sale, and supply without legal authorisation are punishable offences under Sections 8, 22, and related provisions of the Act.
What happened during the original Ahmedabad raid?
On 13 April, Ahmedabad Crime Branch officers raided a spot near Ganesh Selection shop below Laxmi Market in the Ghee Kanta area, acting on specific intelligence. Two persons — Malaram Devasi (Rabari) and Ashokkumar Darji — were arrested after 412 grams of mephedrone was allegedly recovered from them without any legal permit.
How many previous cases does Bishnoi have?
According to Crime Branch records, Bishnoi has been booked in at least five prior cases: a 2016 theft case at Industrial Area Pali Police Station and four NDPS cases across Sanchore, Karda, and Abu Road police stations in Rajasthan between 2019 and 2022. He is also wanted in the Abu Road RIICO case.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Police have confirmed that investigation into the alleged interstate narcotics network and the source of the seized mephedrone is ongoing. Bishnoi has been arrested and charged under Sections 8(c), 22(c), and 29 of the NDPS Act at DCB Police Station Part 'C' in Ahmedabad.
