Ex-NSG Commando Arrested as Kingpin in Major Drug Smuggling Racket
Bajrang Singh, a former NSG commando involved in the 26/11 Mumbai operation, was arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly running a cannabis smuggling ring. The arrest followed a two-month operation by ATS and ANTF, aimed at disrupting drug trafficking routes from Telangana and Odisha into Rajasthan.
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A former National Security Guard (NSG) commando, Bajrang Singh, known for his role in the 26/11 anti-terror operation, has been apprehended in Rajasthan. Authorities allege his involvement as a major player in a cannabis smuggling operation.
Singh, arrested in the Churu district of Rajasthan, reportedly coordinated the transport of marijuana from Telangana and Odisha. The operation, termed 'Operation Gaanjaney,' was successfully executed by the state's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF)
The significant breakthrough was aided by critical intelligence on Singh's trusted associates. His arrest is expected to significantly disrupt illegal drug trafficking in the region, authorities confirmed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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