Jaipur, April 13 (NationPress) In a significant operation targeting narcotics-related assets, the Rajasthan police in Pratapgarh have frozen properties valued at approximately Rs 2.78 crore belonging to the alleged drug trafficker Usman Khan under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials confirmed on Monday.

The initiative was executed under the guidance of Pratapgarh Superintendent of Police (SP) B. Aditya, utilizing Section 68F(1) of the NDPS Act to confiscate properties obtained through illicit drug trafficking.

Following sanction from the relevant authority in the Union government in New Delhi, police teams on Monday placed freezing notices on assets associated with the accused and his family members in the Arnod police station jurisdiction.

This operation originates from a case dated February 21, 2026, during which a police team led by Station House Officer (SHO) Shivlal Meena apprehended Narayan Lal Meena during a checkpoint.

During this operation, over 4.25 kg of brown sugar (heroin) and related chemicals were seized.

Further investigations indicated that the shipment was intended for distribution by Usman Khan, a resident of Deoli in Tonk district, Rajasthan.

However, upon learning of the police's actions, Usman Khan went into hiding.

A court has since issued an arrest warrant for him.

The police also noted that Usman Khan is a college student in Mandsaur, yet he has allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for an extended period.

Investigations revealed that despite having no verifiable legitimate income or ancestral holdings, Usman Khan amassed considerable wealth rapidly through illegal means.

The police identified various assets, including a luxurious residence in Deoli worth Rs 50 lakh, a farmhouse valued at Rs 1 crore, a Fortuner car (worth Rs 48 lakh) registered under a relative's name, a Scorpio car registered in his name, and five Marwari/Kathiawari horses worth around Rs 80 lakh alongside ten Murrah buffaloes kept at the farmhouse.

Many of these assets are registered under the names of his mother, Rubina Bi, and brother Rahmat, suggesting attempts to obscure ownership.

A comprehensive proposal crafted by the Arnod police was forwarded to the competent authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act (SAFEMA) and the NDPS Act in New Delhi.

After receiving approval, authorities have now officially frozen both movable and immovable assets and commenced further legal actions.

SP Aditya underscored that the campaign against drug trafficking and illegal wealth accumulation will persist.

He cautioned that stringent measures would be enforced not just against drug traffickers but also against individuals who assist them directly or indirectly.

Additionally, the police confirmed that the accused has a criminal background, with prior cases registered under attempted murder and the Arms Act.

Authorities continue their efforts to locate and apprehend the accused.