Delhi drug bust: Man with 10+ criminal cases held with smack in Seemapuri
Synopsis
Delhi police nabbed a 26-year-old with an alleged record of over 10 criminal cases after a brief foot chase in Kalander Colony, Seemapuri, recovering 13.37 grams of smack. A separate seizure of over a kilogram of cannabis near Shadipur Flyover in the same week underscores the pressure Delhi's anti-narcotics patrols are placing on street-level drug networks.
Key Takeaways
Vaseem (alias Waseem), 26 , was arrested on 25 September 2026 in Kalander Colony, Seemapuri, east Delhi .
Police recovered 13.37 grams of smack from his possession during a routine patrol.
The accused allegedly has prior involvement in over 10 cases including robbery, snatching, Arms Act, Excise Act, Gambling Act, and NDPS Act violations.
A case was filed under Section 21 of the NDPS Act at Seemapuri Police Station, FIR No.
In a separate incident, 1,026.8 grams of cannabis were seized near Shadipur Flyover under Section 20(b) of the NDPS Act .
A 26-year-old man with an alleged history of over 10 criminal cases was arrested in east Delhi's Seemapuri area on 25 September 2026 after police recovered 13.37 grams of smack from his possession during a routine patrol. The accused has been identified as Vaseem, also known as Waseem, a resident of Kalander Colony, Dilshad Garden.
How the Arrest Unfolded
Sub-Inspector Vijay Meena, along with Head Constables Pravesh and Shailendra, was conducting a patrol near Pipleshwer Mandir, Kalander Colony, when they observed a person acting suspiciously. Upon noticing the officers, Vaseem allegedly attempted to flee but was apprehended after a brief chase. A transparent bag containing 13.37 grams of smack was subsequently recovered from him.
Case Registered Under NDPS Act
A case has been registered against Vaseem under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Seemapuri Police Station, vide FIR No. 586/2026. Police have described him as a 'Bad Character' of the Seemapuri jurisdiction, with prior involvement in cases spanning robbery, snatching, the Arms Act, the Excise Act, the Gambling Act, and the NDPS Act.
Supervision and Investigation
The operation was conducted under the supervision of SHO Inspector Satvinder Rana, ACP Mukesh Kumar, and Shahdara DCP Rajendra Prasad Meena. Investigators are now working to trace the source of the recovered narcotic substance, its intended destination, and any further criminal activities the accused may have been involved in, according to police.
Second Drug Seizure in Delhi This Week
In a separate but related incident, patrolling staff of Ranjit Nagar Police Station arrested a 30-year-old man near a railway line under the Shadipur Flyover on Saturday, recovering 1,026.8 grams of cannabis from his possession. A case was registered against him under Section 20(b) of the NDPS Act at the Ranjit Nagar Police Station. The two incidents point to sustained anti-narcotics patrol activity across Delhi's east and west zones. Police say investigation in both cases is ongoing.
Point of View
But the accused's alleged rap sheet of over 10 cases across multiple statutes raises a harder question: why does a repeat offender continue to operate in the same locality? Seemapuri has featured in prior NDPS cases, and the pattern suggests street-level drug supply chains in east Delhi remain resilient despite periodic crackdowns. The real measure of this operation will be whether investigators can trace the smack upstream to a supplier, rather than closing the file at the carrier. Without disrupting supply networks, such arrests function more as statistics than deterrents.
NationPress
27 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Seemapuri drug bust?
The arrested individual is Vaseem , also known as Waseem , a 26-year-old resident of Kalander Colony, Dilshad Garden in east Delhi. He was apprehended on 25 September 2026 after a brief chase during a police patrol near Pipleshwer Mandir.
What was recovered from the accused?
Police recovered 13.37 grams of smack from a transparent bag found on Vaseem's person. The substance was seized during a patrol by Sub-Inspector Vijay Meena and his team in Kalander Colony.
What charges have been filed against Vaseem?
A case has been registered against him under Section 21 of the NDPS Act at Seemapuri Police Station, vide FIR No. 586/2026 . He is also described by police as a 'Bad Character' with alleged involvement in over 10 prior cases.
Was there a separate drug seizure in Delhi around the same time?
Yes. Patrolling staff from Ranjit Nagar Police Station arrested a 30-year-old man near the railway line under Shadipur Flyover , recovering 1,026.8 grams of cannabis . A case was filed under Section 20(b) of the NDPS Act .
What is the current status of the investigation?
Police say investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the recovered smack, its intended destination, and any further criminal links of the accused. The operation was supervised by Shahdara DCP Rajendra Prasad Meena .
