Delhi Police seize 234g ganja near Gazipur Road in joint anti-narcotics drive
Synopsis
Two labourers from Ghaziabad were caught fleeing a Delhi Police team near Gazipur Road with 234 grams of ganja, triggering an NDPS Act case. The bust is part of a sustained East District crackdown on drug supply chains in Delhi's industrial corridors.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested two men on 26 May 2026 near Sabji Mandi, Gazipur Road , East Delhi.
234 grams of ganja was recovered — 135 grams from Jitu Gupta and 99 grams from Birla .
A case was registered under Section 20 of the NDPS Act via FIR No.
191/2026 at PS Patparganj Industrial Area .
The operation was supervised by ACP Pawan Kumar and led by Inspector Jitendra Malik under the Zero Tolerance Policy .
Investigation is underway to identify the source and supply chain of the seized contraband.
Delhi Police on 26 May 2026 arrested two men and recovered 234 grams of ganja near Sabji Mandi, Gazipur Road, in East Delhi, during a targeted joint anti-narcotics operation. The arrests were made under the Zero Tolerance Policy against drug trafficking, with a case registered under FIR No. 191/2026 at Police Station Patparganj Industrial Area.
How the Operation Unfolded
At around 8:15 pm on 26 May, a joint police team reached Sabji Mandi near Gaushala T-Point on Gazipur Road, where two individuals were observed behaving suspiciously. When the team approached, both suspects allegedly attempted to flee towards Gazipur Village.
Alert personnel gave chase and apprehended both individuals within moments. During a search, 234 grams of ganja was recovered — 135 grams from one accused and 99 grams from the other. The accused reportedly failed to offer satisfactory explanations for their attempted flight.
Who Was Arrested
The first accused, Jitu Gupta, aged 30, is a resident of Bhovapur, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and works as a labourer. According to police, he was previously involved in a case registered under the Delhi Excise Act at the same police station. The second accused, identified only as Birla, aged 19, is also from Bhovapur, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, and has no prior criminal record, according to police.
The Team Behind the Bust
The operation was conducted jointly by the Special Staff of East District and the staff of PS Patparganj Industrial Area, under the supervision of ACP Madhu Vihar and Pawan Kumar, ACP/Operations, East District. It was led on the ground by the SHO of PS Patparganj Industrial Area and Inspector Jitendra Malik, In-Charge of Special Staff.
The team included SI Jitender Charan, SI Gaurav, HC Anuj Tomar, HC Vikash Dhaka, HC Sanoj, HC Sunny, Constable Jatin, and Constable Shivam.
Legal Action and Next Steps
A case was registered on 27 May 2026 under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police said investigation is ongoing to trace the source and supply chain of the seized contraband. The operation is part of a sustained campaign to curb illegal drug distribution in East Delhi's industrial corridors.
Point of View
But the detail that both accused are migrant labourers from the same village in Ghaziabad points to a supply pattern worth investigating — not just a street-level catch. East Delhi's industrial belt has long been flagged as a distribution corridor for contraband moving from UP into the capital. The real test of the Zero Tolerance Policy is whether such arrests translate into supply-chain prosecutions, or remain headline statistics that leave the network intact.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when were the two men arrested by Delhi Police?
The two men were arrested on 26 May 2026 at around 8:15 pm near Sabji Mandi on Gazipur Road, close to Gaushala T-Point in East Delhi. They were spotted behaving suspiciously and attempted to flee before being apprehended.
How much ganja was seized and from whom?
A total of 234 grams of ganja was recovered — 135 grams from accused Jitu Gupta and 99 grams from the accused identified as Birla. The recovery was made during a search following their arrest.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
A case was registered under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act via FIR No. 191/2026 dated 27 May 2026 at PS Patparganj Industrial Area. Jitu Gupta also has a prior case under the Delhi Excise Act at the same station.
What is the Zero Tolerance Policy referenced in the operation?
The Zero Tolerance Policy is a Delhi Police framework under which sustained anti-narcotics drives are conducted to eliminate drug trafficking in targeted areas. The East District operation was carried out jointly by the Special Staff and PS Patparganj Industrial Area under this policy.
What happens next in the investigation?
Police said investigation is ongoing to trace the source and supply chain of the seized ganja. Both accused are residents of Bhovapur, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, and authorities are working to determine how the contraband was procured and distributed.
