Central Railway RPF seizes 43 kgs narcotics worth Rs.12.82 lakhs – bust narcotics smuggling syndicate.

Central Railway RPFseizes 43 kgs narcotics worth Rs.12.82 lakhs bust narcotics smuggling syndicate.

Ina major crackdown on drug trafficking, Central Railway?s Railway Protection Force (RPF), busted narcotics smuggling syndicate and seized 43 kgs of narcotics worth Rs.12.82 lakhs in two separate operations.

Operation at Nagpur

The Nagpur RPF team in an operation on 06.02.2026, busted a drug smuggling operation and seized narcotics worth Rs.3.72 lakhs

The team comprising of an Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector and 2 RPF Personnel, during its surveillance duty at Nagpur station on 06.02.2026, on suspicion, zeroed in on a person carrying two bags. Checking of the bags after following proper procedure, in presence of witness, revealed 9 packets of ganja weighing 24.80 kgs with an estimated value of Rs.3.72 lakhs. On interrogation, the accused named Shahid Khan, a resident of Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, confessed to carrying the narcotic packets to be delivered to Gwalior. The accused has been taken into custody and has been handed over to the Government Railway Police, Nagpur along with the contraband for further action.

Operation at Kalaburagi

The Kalaburagi RPF team in an operation at Kalaburagi on 03.02.2026, in co-ordination with the GRP seized narcotics worth Rs.9.10 lakhs.

The RPF and GRP teams acting on information conducted a joint operation of checking Train no 11020 Konark Express at Kalaburagi station on 03.02.2026.The team found an unclaimed bag under berth no 41 in Coach B-1. Checking of the bag following proper procedure in presence of witness, revealed 18 bundles of ganja weighing 18.20 kgs with an estimated value of Rs.9.10 lakhs. The seized material was sealed as per procedure and a case against unknown person has been registered at Wadi Police station.

This operation showcases the exemplary coordination between Central Railway RPF and GRP and their unwavering commitment to eradicating drug trafficking through Indias rail network

Passengers are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to railway authorities or dial 139 for assistance.