Rajkot SOG seizes 204.9 kg ganja worth ₹1.02 crore, two arrested near Bamanbor
Synopsis
Rajkot's SOG intercepted a truck on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway and pulled out over 200 kg of ganja — allegedly sourced from Odisha and destined for Gujarat — days before Janmashtami. Two men are in custody; the alleged organiser and supplier remain at large, exposing an active inter-state narcotics corridor.
Key Takeaways
Rajkot SOG seized 204.9 kg of ganja valued at ₹1.02 crore near Bamanbor on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway on 17 August 2024 .
Two men arrested: Mohammad alias Kalo Sarvadi , 26, and Arbaaz Sandhi , 27, both residents of Rajkot.
Alleged mastermind Rameez alias Mayo Rajakbhai reportedly paid the duo ₹20,000 per trip ; ganja was sourced from Odisha .
Two accused — Rameez and Amit alias Gurkho — remain at large; search is ongoing.
Total value of all seized property, including the truck and documents, stands at ₹1,55,73,730 .
Case registered at Rajkot Airport Police Station under the NDPS Act .
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajkot City Police seized 204.9 kg of ganja valued at ₹1.02 crore from a truck intercepted near Bamanbor on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway on 17 August 2024, arresting two men in the process. The operation was part of a targeted anti-narcotics drive ahead of the Janmashtami festival, officials said on Tuesday.
How the Operation Unfolded
Acting on intelligence received on 17 August that three individuals would be transporting a ganja consignment through the highway, SOG teams — with technical support from the DCB police station — were deployed near Bamanbor. Officers kept watch at the location and intercepted the truck as it passed through.
Two men were taken into custody at the scene: Mohammad alias Kalo Sarvadi, 26, a resident of Wada Ahir in Rajkot district, and Arbaaz Sandhi, 27, a driver residing in the Bapa Sitaram Chowk area of Rajkot. Legal proceedings were initiated against them at Rajkot Airport Police Station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The Alleged Supply Chain
According to the SOG, the alleged mastermind behind the operation is Rameez alias Mayo Rajakbhai, a resident of Lodhwar in Rajkot, who reportedly agreed to pay the two arrested men ₹20,000 per trip to ferry the contraband. The ganja was allegedly arranged in Odisha by a second absconding accused, Amit alias Gurkho, a resident of Hadala near Momai Hotel on Morbi Road in Rajkot, who sent the consignment back to Rajkot with the two men, police said.
This points to an inter-state supply network, with Odisha serving as the source and Gujarat as the destination — a route that law enforcement agencies have flagged in earlier seizures as well.
What Was Seized
The seized contraband weighed precisely 204.900 kg and was officially valued at ₹1,02,45,000. In addition to the narcotics, police seized three mobile phones, the truck, steel pipes, e-way bills, and related documents. The total value of all seized property was placed at ₹1,55,73,730, according to officials.
Two Accused Still at Large
Rameez and Amit, both named in the case, remain at large. Efforts are underway to trace and arrest them, officials said. Senior officials of the Rajkot City Police supervised the operation. The case has been formally registered following the seizure.
The crackdown is part of a broader Gujarat Police push against narcotics trafficking in the run-up to major festivals, when enforcement agencies typically intensify surveillance on highways and transit routes.
Point of View
Possibly as western and central corridors face tighter surveillance. The ₹20,000-per-trip payment structure also points to a low-cost mule model that is difficult to disrupt without catching the financier. With Rameez still at large, the operation is only half-complete.
NationPress
19 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much ganja was seized by Rajkot police near Bamanbor?
The Rajkot SOG seized 204.9 kg of ganja, valued at ₹1.02 crore, from a truck intercepted near Bamanbor on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway on 17 August 2024.
Who was arrested in the Rajkot ganja seizure?
Two men were arrested: Mohammad alias Kalo Sarvadi, 26, from Wada Ahir in Rajkot district, and Arbaaz Sandhi, 27, a driver from Bapa Sitaram Chowk area of Rajkot. Both were booked under the NDPS Act.
Where did the ganja come from, according to police?
According to the SOG, the ganja was arranged in Odisha by an accused named Amit alias Gurkho, who sent the consignment back to Rajkot with the two arrested men. This points to an inter-state supply route between Odisha and Gujarat.
Who are the accused still at large?
Two accused remain at large: Rameez alias Mayo Rajakbhai, a resident of Lodhwar in Rajkot, who allegedly organised the operation and paid ₹20,000 per trip, and Amit alias Gurkho, a resident of Hadala in Rajkot, who allegedly arranged the consignment in Odisha.
Why was the anti-narcotics drive conducted at this time?
The operation was part of a targeted drive against the sale and transportation of narcotic substances ahead of the Janmashtami festival. Gujarat Police typically intensify surveillance on highways and transit routes before major festivals.
