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Parliamentary panel recommends broader price controls for cancer drugs to enhance affordability and access. Emphasizing domestic R&D and palliative care improvement.

Parliamentary Panel Calls for Broader Cancer Drug Price Controls

A parliamentary panel highlights the need to expand drug price controls. Recommendations focus on better access, affordability, and enhanced R&D for cancer treatments.

Broader Cancer Drug Price Controls Urged

A parliamentary panel urges expanding price controls on cancer drugs to improve access and affordability. Recommendations include strengthening domestic R&amp;D and enhancing palliative care strategies.

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New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI): A significant portion of cancer medications remains outside the remit of the current pricing controls, a Parliamentary panel has observed. They have recommended that the scope of the Drugs Prices Control Order needs to be expanded to include a broader range of cancer drugs.
In the 163rd report presented by the Committee on Petitions, Rajya Sabha, headed by Narain Dass Gupta, it was emphasized that comprehensive market evaluations should be regularly conducted to monitor current drug prices and availability trends.
The panel acknowledged the progress made in recent years towards improving the regulatory framework for cancer drug pricing and enhancing affordability. However, they noted that a significant number of these drugs remain outside the current price control mechanisms.
With the introduction of the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, the number of anti-cancer medications under price control increased from 40 in 2011 to 63 in 2022. Yet, many oncology drugs are not governed by the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, keeping them exempt from any statutory price limits, it noted.
This exclusion leads to prohibitively high pricing, limiting access for many patients. The report suggests the creation of a robust oversight mechanism to periodically review regulatory effectiveness and identify gaps.
Implementing these recommendations could greatly reduce the financial strain on cancer patients and their families. The Committee further advocated for consistent monitoring and maintaining the quality of available generic medicines. There is hesitance among medical professionals to prescribe these due to their lack of WHO-GMP certification.
Although there are provisions for rapid access to new cancer treatments, issues such as regulatory delays, limited domestic R&amp;D, and pricing barriers hinder equitable access. Enhancing domestic research infrastructure, prioritizing value-based approvals, and supporting local development of novel oncology therapies are recommended measures.
The panel urged the government to foster research within the private sector and encourage pharmaceutical companies to invest in advanced oncology research. A lack of coordination between private medical institutions and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding clinical trial approvals was noted, suggesting collaboration to optimally benefit patients.
The Committee called for the swift adoption of effective field technologies, like Magna-visualisers, and the national expansion of gallbladder cancer risk mapping, particularly in high-risk and underserved regions.
Investment in regional prevention strategies and health literacy programs, especially in high-incidence areas like the Northeast, should be significantly increased, the report stated.
Institutions such as the India Cancer Research Consortium should be mandated to release annual performance and progress reports to showcase the translation of research into clinical practice. Systems to track patient outcomes and evaluate treatment guideline cost-effectiveness should be developed to support evidence-based policy making.
The Committee emphasized the need for system-wide improvements to ensure effectiveness, equity, and responsiveness in cancer treatment outcomes in India. Recommendations included regular audits and structured training workshops to enforce adherence to SOPs across diagnostic and research labs.
Recognizing the National Program for Palliative Care's rollout, the Committee recommended its wider dissemination to reach more patients. Outcomes of palliative care should be tracked with robust indicators to assess the impact on patients' quality of life.
These measures aim to create a data-driven, patient-centered, and outcome-focused cancer care ecosystem. Enhanced use of data from the National Cancer Registry Programme to formulate state-specific policies and establish a Clinical Trial Outcome Registry for informed decisions, transparency, and accountability was also suggested.
Continued cooperation between central and state governments, public-private partnerships, and community involvement is crucial for maintaining momentum and ensuring equitable cancer care.
According to AIIMS, Jhajjar, initiatives like population-based screening for common cancers and Day Care Centre openings are positives of the NPCDCS program, the panel noted.
To improve robustness, district-level facilities for early cancer diagnostics should be enhanced, and the Cancer Registry Programme and NPCDCS should be integrated for data-driven cancer service planning and implementation.
A focus on cancer awareness and behavior change activities is required to combat the stigma associated with the disease. Radiotherapy and Day Care Centres should be decentralized phase-wise for better cancer detection and early management, the Committee concluded.
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The CBI, with Interpol and Mumbai police, extradited Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted for narcotics production, marking successful international cooperation.

India's CBI Coordinates Extradition of Alleged Narcotics Producer

In coordinated efforts, CBI, with Interpol and Mumbai police, extradited Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted for synthetic drug production, back to India.

CBI Extradites Alleged Narcotics Producer

The CBI successfully extradited Kubbawala Mustafa, an alleged narcotics producer, from the UAE to India, in a collaborative operation involving Interpol and Mumbai police.&nbsp;

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New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) &mdash; In a significant operation coordinated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) through Interpol and in conjunction with Mumbai police, an alleged synthetic narcotics producer was deported to India from the UAE on Friday. The individual in question, Kubbawala Mustafa, who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, was escorted by a four-member team of state police and brought to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Officials stated that this coordinated effort successfully returned Mustafa to face justice in India.
The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of CBI, collaborating with NCB-Abu Dhabi, played a crucial role in facilitating the extradition of Mustafa, who was wanted in connection with illicit drug manufacturing. A synthetic drugs manufacturing facility in Sangli operated under the alleged direction of Mustafa from abroad was busted by the Mumbai police, resulting in the seizure of 126.141 kg of mephedrone.
The CBI spokesperson highlighted that through diligent follow-up with Interpol and NCB-Abu Dhabi, Mustafa was geo-located in the UAE. The Mumbai authorities had previously filed a chargesheet and a special court had issued an open-dated arrest warrant against Mustafa. Efforts culminated in a Red Notice being published through Interpol on November 25, 2024, upon the Mumbai police's request.
The breakthrough came when NCB-Abu Dhabi communicated on June 19, 2025, indicating their authorities' readiness to support sending a security mission to the UAE to expedite Mustafa's return. Subsequently, a specialized team of Mumbai police was formed to escort him back from the UAE. This marks a successful coordination between international and Indian agencies in addressing cross-border crime.
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Eight individuals, including seven foreign nationals, detained in Gurugram for Rs 1 crore drug trafficking. Suspects include six Nigerians, involved in the deep-rooted narcotics trade. Investigation revealed a significant drug supply chain.

Gurugram drug bust eight suspects arrested

In a significant drug bust, Gurugram police detained eight individuals, including seven foreign nationals, for trafficking Rs 1 crore worth of narcotics. Key suspect Bimal Pahadi and accomplices face charges under the Foreigners Act.

Eight, including seven foreign nationals, held in Gurugram for trafficking drugs worth Rs 1 crore. Key suspect Bimal Pahadi confessed to police.

Eight people, including seven foreign nationals, were arrested in Gurugram for drug trafficking and narcotics worth Rs 1 crore seized from their possession, police said on Friday.
A team of Gururgam police&rsquo;s crime unit on June 16 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Nepal national Bimal Pahadi, from Sector 39, they said, adding that 1.60 kg of Sulpha and 116 grams of cocaine were recovered from him.
An FIR was registered against him at Sadar police station and he was taken on a four-day police remand after being produced in a city court.
During interrogation, Bimal revealed the names of his seven accomplices, including a woman, who provided him drugs, they said.
Subsequently, all the seven -- six Nigerian nationals and a Mizoram native -- were arrested on Wednesday night and Thursday, the police said.
Those arrested have been identified as Nigerian nationals Ugochukmv John alias David, Nnajiofor Peter Nmaemeka, Henry Onuchukwu, Ojukwa Ifenya, Friday Tobias Chikwu, Okolie Romanus and Mizoram native Lal Kothari, they said.
Except Okolie Romanus, none of the other foreign nationals had valid documents to stay in India, due to which sections of the Foreigners Act were also added to the FIR, they said.
"During interrogation, it came to the fore that Ugochukwu John already has cases registered against him in Delhi while Henry Onuchukwu is booked in several cases in Himachal Pradesh under NDPS Act,&rdquo; a spokesperson from the Gurugram police said.
&ldquo;Due to this, it is suspected that these accused were involved in illegal drug trafficking for a long time. We are questioning Bimal while others were sent into judicial custody,&rdquo; the spokesperson said.

In a decisive move against drug trafficking, Punjab demolishes properties of notorious drug smugglers in Ludhiana, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy.

Bold Action of Punjab Properties Demolished

Ludhiana's drug traffickers face stern actions as Punjab demolishes their properties in a powerful message against drug crimes.

Punjab demonstrates zero-tolerance for drug trafficking with property demolitions in Ludhiana; key crackdown on narcotic networks.

With the Punjab Government has adopted zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and ill-gotten wealth amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign &lsquo;Yudh Nashian Virudh&rsquo; launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, properties of two notorious drug smugglers have been demolished in Ludhiana on Sunday. The operation was carried out by the authorities of Municipal Corporation Ludhiana with the support of Ludhiana Commissionerate Police.
Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that the operations were part of the Punjab Government&rsquo;s intensified crackdown on narcotics networks, ensuring that criminals not only face arrest but also lose their unlawfully acquired assets. With demolition of these two properties, as many as 126 properties, constructed by drug smugglers using ill-gotten money, have demolished since March 1, 2025, he said.
In the first operation, a bulldozer was used to raze the house of a notorious drug smuggler identified as Gurpal located at Street no. 2 at Amarpura in Ludhiana. The operation was carried out under the heavy police deployment led by Commissioner of Police (CP) Ludhiana Swapan Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Investigation Harpal Singh, Additional DCP Zone-1 Sameer Verma and Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Zone-B Kuljeet Singh Mangat.
Sharing details, CP Swapan Sharma said that accused Gurpal, whose house was demolished, has a criminal background with as many as nine criminal cases under the NDPS act have been registered against him at different Police Stations in Ludhiana. The accused, who is notorious and infamous in the area for drug sale, has been involved into the drug smuggling since 2014, he said, while adding that the accused has managed to flee to Himachal Pradesh following the decisive war against drugs waged by the Punjab Police.
In the second operation, a house of woman drug smuggler identified as Rajinder Kaur alias Rozy, located at Street no.9 at Hero Suman Nagar at Lohara village in Ludhiana, was demolished using the bulldozer. The operation was carried out under the heavy police deployment led CP Ludhiana Swapan Sharma, DCP Investigation Harpal Singh, ADCP Zone-2 Karanvir Singh, Naib Tehsildar Sahnewal Harkirat Singh and Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Zone-C Navneet Singh.
Sharing details, CP Swapan Sharma said that accused Rajinder Kaur alias Rozy, who has shifted into the locality few years ago and gradually constructed a house, has been facing two criminal cases under the NDPS act. The accused woman is currently in the jail.
The CP said that both the operations have been carried out following all the rules and regulations. Both the operations were carried out smoothly amidst the support from the residents of the both the areas, he said.

Punjab's relentless anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh, yields 15,633 arrests in 95 days, showcasing the state's strong stance against drug menace.

Punjab Sees 15,633 Drug Arrests in 95 Days

The robust anti-drug campaign in Punjab, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, results in over 15,600 arrests and major drug seizures across the state in 95 days. The effort underscores the government's commitment to eradicating drug dependency.

Punjab's anti-drug campaign led to 15,633 arrests in 95 days, marking a significant stride in eradicating drug activities.

With the war against drugs &ldquo;Yudh Nashian Virudh&rdquo; waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 95th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested 138 drug smugglers and recovered 4.3 kg heroin, 6133 intoxicant pills and Rs 1.42 lakhs drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 15,633 in just 95 days.
The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.
Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the war against drugs.
&nbsp;Divulging details, Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla informed that over 200 Police teams, comprising over 1500 police personnel, under the supervision of 97 gazetted officers have conducted raids at as many as 519 locations across the state leading to the registration of 99 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. Police teams have also checked as many as 546 suspicious persons during the day-long operation, he added.
The Special DGP said that with the state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy&mdash; Enforcement, Deaddiction and Prevention (EDP)&mdash; to eradicate drugs from the state, the Punjab Police as part of &lsquo;De-addiction&rsquo; has convinced 77persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.

Punjab CM Mann pledges to eradicate drug menace, ensuring support for farmers and urging border area investment. He addresses water resource crisis and seeks reconstitution of the Bhakra Beas Management Board.

Drug Eradication Pledge of Punjab CM Mann

CM Mann reaffirms commitment to eliminate drugs from Punjab, emphasizes farmer welfare, and calls for central support for border regions. He highlights water management issues, advocating policy reviews.

CM Mann pledges to eradicate drug menace, ensuring support for farmers

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann commits to eradicating drugs from Punjab, emphasizing stringent measures and farmer welfare, while calling for central investment in neglected border areas and urgent water resource management.

Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to wipe out the curse of drugs from the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that no one involved in this heinous crime is being spared and severest of severe action is being taken against them.
Interacting with the media persons here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that contrary to the previous regimes, when the ministers used to sell the drugs, none of the persons from the ruling dispensation is involved in this atrocious crime. He categorically said that the state government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against the drug menace and no one indulging in this crime against humanity is being spared today. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that even the black sheep amongst the law enforcing agencies are being identified, and the severest of severe action will be taken against them.&nbsp;
The Chief Minister said that as a result of Yudh Nasheyan Virudh the campaign which has been launched against drug menace, several villages of the state have been made drug free. He said that this fight will continue till an ounce of drug is present in the state and every effort is being made to make Punjab free from this scourge. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government will not rest until the war against drugs is won.
Replying to another query, the Chief Minister said that it is ironic that the farmer unions are worried about having a debate with him whereas he is concerned about safeguarding the interests of the farmers. He said that paddy transplantation has already begun in the state and the Punjab government has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the farmers. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed to ensure the well being of the farmers and no stone will be left unturned for it.
The Chief Minister also quipped that seeking votes on the name of Operation Sindoor will hardly help the BJP as people will not get swayed away with the tactics of the saffron party. He said that these are mere theatrics and the wise people of the state and country will never fall prey to it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is ironic that the BJP and Union government is sending Sindoor in every household without any logic.
The Chief Minister said that during a recent meeting of the NITI aayog he had asked the Central Government to set up colleges and industries in border areas. He said that it is imperative to give major push to the development of the border districts of the state that had lagged behind due to several reasons. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he has also flagged the issue of problems being faced by the farmers of the state having their land between the International border and the fence.
The chief minister reiterated that the state has no spare water to share with any other state adding that even a single drop of water will not be given to anyone. He said that most of the blocks of the state are overexploited and the groundwater situation in the state is very grim. Likewise, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that as most of the river resources of the state have dried up, it needs more water to cater to its irrigation needs.&nbsp;
The Chief Minister said that as the level of water is changing frequently, every water agreement should be reviewed after every 25 years. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab is a landlocked border state that has already overexploited its only available natural resources in terms of water and fertile soil to feed the country. He said that the earlier leaders of Punjab had backstabbed the people on several issues by giving importance to their own interests over that of the state.
The Chief Minister reiterated the demand for reconstitution of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to ensure justice to the state. He said that 3000 posts of Punjab&rsquo;s quota have not been deliberately filled by BBMB so as to weaken the state's claim over the waters. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that momentum will be made for filling these posts at earliest so that interests of the state can be safeguarded.

Punjab's Campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' nets 98 drug arrests, 1.5 kg heroin seized. Over 15,000 taken into custody in a massive statewide operation.

Major Drug Crackdown in Punjab, 98 Arrested

State leads a determined effort to eliminate drug trade. 98 arrested, 1.5 kg of heroin seized in massive operation as part of 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'.

A major crackdown in Punjab is part of CM Mann's campaign against drugs. 98 arrested, 1.5 kg heroin, 2,508 pills seized. Over 15,000 arrests so far.

With the war against drugs &ldquo;Yudh Nashian Virudh&rdquo; waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 93rd day, Punjab Police on Monday arrested 98 drug smugglers and recovered 1.5 kg heroin, 2508 intoxicant pills and Rs 3900 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 15,117 in just 93 days.
&nbsp;The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.
&nbsp;Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the war against drugs.
Divulging details, Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla informed that over 200 Police teams, comprising over 1400 police personnel, under the supervision of 93 gazetted officers have conducted raids at as many as 510 locations across the state leading to the registration of 77 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. Police teams have also checked as many as 523 suspicious persons during the day-long operation, he added.
The Special DGP said that with the state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy&mdash; Enforcement, Deaddiction and Prevention (EDP)&mdash; to eradicate drugs from the state, the Punjab Police as part of &lsquo;De-addiction&rsquo; has convinced 60 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.

In Punjab's relentless fight against drugs, 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign nets 101 smugglers, seizing heroin, poppy husk, and drug money, showing a robust commitment to a drug-free state.

Major Drug Crackdown in Punjab Drug racket: 101 Arrested

Punjab's 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' anti-drug campaign saw 101 arrests, major narcotics seizures, and reinforced efforts towards a drug-free state.

Punjab's ambitious 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign led to 101 arrests and significant drug seizures, aiming for a drug-free state.

As part of the ongoing &lsquo;Yudh Nashian Virudh&rsquo; campaign to eradicate the menace of drugs from Punjab, police have arrested 101 drug smugglers and seized 15.9 kg of heroin, 102 kg of poppy husk, and drug money worth Rs 25.52 lakh from their possession, officials said on Friday.
The arrests and seizures were made on the 82nd day of the anti-drug campaign on Thursday. Punjab police said, taking the total number of drug smugglers arrested to 12,650 since the launch of the initiative.
The operation was conducted simultaneously in all the 28 police districts of the state on the direction of DGP Gaurav Yadav.
According to Special DGP (law and order) Arpit Shukla, over 200 police teams comprising 1,300 police personnel conducted the raids at 460 locations across the state, leading to the registration of 79 FIRs.
Police also checked 497 suspicious persons during the day-long operation, he said.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked the commissioners of police, deputy commissioners, and senior superintendents of police to make Punjab a completely drug-free state.
The Punjab government has also constituted a five-member cabinet subcommittee headed by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the crackdown against drugs.

CM Mann inspires Punjab's youth to combat corruption and drug abuse, highlighting merit-based recruitment and reversing brain drain.

CM Mann: Youth to Battle Corruption and Drug Abuse

CM Mann calls on Punjab's newest recruits to battle against corruption and drug abuse, focusing on merit-based employment to reverse brain drain.

CM Mann urges youth to fight corruption, drugs

CM Mann motivates Punjab's new recruits to fight corruption and drug abuse and highlights merit-based employment, reversing brain drain.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday made a fervent appeal to the newly recruited youth to become the foot soldiers of the state government&rsquo;s crusade against the twin menaces of corruption and drugs, for the benefit of the common man.&nbsp;
Addressing a gathering while handing over appointment letters to 450 youth, the Chief Minister said that these young recruits have now become an integral part of the state government, adding that it is their bounden duty to contribute wholeheartedly to the fight against drugs and corruption. He said that it is the need of the hour to eliminate these scourges from the state, for which the support of the youth is pivotal. Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted that campaigns like Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh have been launched for the well-being of the state&rsquo;s youth, making it imperative for everyone to contribute to their success.&nbsp;
The Chief Minister stated that, to date, the state government has provided 54,142 jobs to the youth over the past three years. He noted that today is a red-letter day for those who have secured employment in departments such as Housing, Agriculture, Water Resources, Sports and Youth Services, Local Government, Health and Family Welfare, School Education, Water Supply and Sanitation, and Excise and Taxation. Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized that the state government has surpassed the milestone of providing over 54,000 government jobs through a transparent and merit-based process.
The Chief Minister said that the traditional political parties have blood on their hands, having looted the state&rsquo;s wealth during their regimes. He said that donations, premiums, and similar forms of corruption were rampant under previous governments. In contrast, his administration has taken decisive steps to eliminate every form of corruption and to ensure the delivery of citizen-centric services, added Bhagwant Singh Mann.&nbsp;
The Chief Minister remarked that, ironically, those who assumed power after independence plundered the nation more mercilessly than the colonial rulers. He said the souls of martyrs must be pained to see the youth of Punjab lining up to go abroad and serve those very powers that were ousted during the freedom struggle. While Punjabis once led the charge against colonialism, today they were at the forefront of migration abroad, Bhagwant Singh Mann added.
Expressing pride, the Chief Minister said it is immensely satisfying that around 55,000 youth have been selected for government posts purely on merit. This initiative, he said, is part of a broader strategy to reverse migration and prevent brain drain by opening new opportunities for young people within the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann noted with pleasure that many youth who once planned to move abroad are now preparing for competitive exams to secure government employment.
The chief minister emphasized that all appointments have been made based solely on merit, with candidates emerging successful after clearing rigorous competitive exams. From the beginning, he said, the government&rsquo;s agenda has been to empower youth by providing them with secure jobs, thus making them equal partners in the socio-economic progress of the state and nation. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this employment drive has helped dispel the negativity among youth, leading many to abandon their plans to move abroad.&nbsp;
The Chief Minister questioned why such steps were not taken over the past 75 years, adding that earlier governments failed to act and let the system deteriorate, forcing youth to look outside the country for opportunities. He further stated that Punjab, in addition to being the country&rsquo;s food bowl, has always been the sword arm of India. Its people are globally recognized for their courage, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit, added Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Every inch of Punjab, the Chief Minister said, is sanctified by the footprints of great Gurus, saints, seers, and martyrs who taught us to stand against tyranny, injustice, and oppression. He said that Punjab&rsquo;s cultural richness and hospitality are unmatched, and its people have extraordinary leadership qualities. Now that these youth have become part of the government, Bhagwant Singh Mann urged them to serve the public with a missionary zeal.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that they will use their positions to support the underprivileged and ensure the welfare of all sections of society. He compared the state government&rsquo;s support to airport runways that enable airplanes to take off smoothly. Similarly, the government is helping youth realize their dreams and ambitions, leaving no stone unturned in this noble mission, said Bhagwant Singh Mann.
The chief minister urged the youth to carve out their own identity and strive to leave their mark in society, reminding them that the sky is the limit. Finally, Bhagwant Singh Mann exhorted the youth to remain grounded, even after achieving success, and to believe in the power of hard work&mdash;the sole key to success. He encouraged them to stay in Punjab, where immense opportunities for growth and prosperity await.
The chief minister reaffirmed the government&rsquo;s commitment to driving the state&rsquo;s development and ensuring the prosperity of its people. He said that the state government is committed to the well-being of every section of society, and no stone will be left unturned for it. Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated the youth and expressed hope that they will discharge their duties with commitment and missionary zeal.
On the occasion, Cabinet Ministers Dr. Ravjot Singh, Barinder Goyal, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, and others were also present.

Haryana intensifies its battle against drugs through enhanced regulations, center inspections, and programs like 'SANKALP' for awareness.

Haryana's Drug Menace Strategy

Haryana's comprehensive strategy against drugs includes center inspections, new regulations, and programs to create a drug-free environment.

Haryana intensifies its battle against drugs through enhanced regulations

Haryana intensifies anti-drug operations with enhanced center inspections, strict chemist regulations, and innovative programs.

Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Friday chaired a meeting of the state-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) committee to evaluate the state's efforts in combating drug-related crimes and to formulate robust strategies to strengthen anti-drug initiatives.
The meeting, attended by Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police via videoconferencing, underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to tackle the challenges of drug abuse and trafficking, a statement said.
During the meeting, Rastogi issued directives to Deputy Commissioners to conduct thorough inspections of drug de-addiction centres across the state and submit detailed compliance reports by April 22.
This mandate aims to ensure accountability, enhance the operational standards of these centres, and improve rehabilitation outcomes for individuals battling addiction. Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Sumita Misra, instructed that these inspections should not only identify deficiencies but also acknowledge improvements and propose actionable recommendations to elevate the quality of services provided by the centres. Chief Secretary Rastogi also directed the Department of Food and Drug Administration to enforce stricter regulations for chemist shops across the state.
He mandated that all chemist shops install CCTV cameras to monitor operations and prominently display their licences in a visible location for consumers.
Additionally, he instructed the department to conduct awareness programmes to sensitise chemists about the legal consequences of violating drug regulations, including the penalties for non-compliance.
These measures aim to enhance transparency, curb the illegal sale of controlled substances, and ensure consumer safety.
Rastogi also proposed an enhancement to the 'Prahari Clubs', which are designed to create awareness of drug abuse among students. He suggested that these clubs should now include the parents of addicted youth, alongside teachers, to establish a more supportive environment for counselling.
Sumita Misra emphasised that safeguarding the youth and future generations from the dangers of drug addiction is vital for Haryana's progress.
She said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched a new authority named 'SANKALP' (Substance Abuse and Narcotics Knowledge, Awareness and Liberation Programme Authority).
This initiative is designed to protect young people from the perils of substance abuse through comprehensive awareness campaigns, preventive education, and rehabilitation support, ensuring a brighter and drug-free future for the state.
Additional Chief Secretary, G Anupama, said the Haryana drug abuse monitoring system, a digital platform to enable end-to-end de-addiction services in the licensed centres, has been developed by the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department.
The portal has been developed after elaborate consultations with government and private stakeholders. A pilot project has been successfully tested in Ambala and Panchkula. It will now be implemented across the state.
Apart from this, a star-rating system has been introduced for de-addiction centres in the state to ensure quality treatment for patients, she said.
Director General, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB), O P Singh, reported that from January to March 2025, 834 FIRs were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, resulting in the arrest of 1,319 individuals.
Among these, 119 cases involved commercial quantities of narcotics, while 578 involved intermediate quantities.
In addition, 103 awareness programmes were conducted by the HSNCB, reaching over 18,500 participants. Furthermore, 2,515 villages were covered under the 'Sports for Youth' initiative, aiming to engage and educate young people in the fight against drug abuse, Singh said.
Haryana's Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur and senior officers of various departments were also present on the occasion.

Punjab's anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' leads to 84 arrests and seizures of heroin and poppy husk, spanning all police districts.

Punjab's Major Drug Busts in Anti-Drug Campaign

Punjab Police intensify anti-drug efforts with 84 arrests and significant seizures during 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'. Aiming for a drug-free state.

Punjab Police arrest 84 in drug crackdown; seizes heroin, poppy husk. Campaign spans 41 days, targets all districts.

With the war against drugs &ldquo;Yudh Nashian Virudh&rdquo; waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 41st day, Punjab Police on Thursday arrested 84 drug smugglers and recovered 2.5 kg heroin, 86 kg poppy husk, and ₹70400 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 5621 in just 41 days.
The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.
Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the war against drugs. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Divulging details, Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla informed that over 200 Police teams, comprising over 1200 police personnel, under the supervision of 86 gazetted officers have conducted raids at as many as 452 locations across the state leading to the registration of 49 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. Police teams have also checked as many as 482 suspicious persons during the day long operation, he added.
The Special DGP said that with the state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy&mdash; Enforcement, Deaddiction and Prevention (EDP)&mdash; to eradicate drugs from the state, the Punjab Police as part of &lsquo;De-addiction&rsquo; has convinced two persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police has also carried out search operation at different jails in six districts&mdash; Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Patiala, Sangrur and SAS Nagar&mdash; to check any illegal activities in the jail. &ldquo;Our Police teams have thoroughly searched every nook and corner including barracks, kitchen and toilets in the jail complex,&rdquo; said Special DGP Arpit Shukla.

Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence Unit arrested Sukhdev Singh, thwarting a heroin smuggling operation, seizing 3.5 kg of heroin. Authorities focus on dismantling the network, targeting Pakistani links.

Punjab Police Bust Major Heroin Smuggling Ring

In a major crackdown, Punjab Police arrested Sukhdev Singh, disrupting a cross-border heroin smuggling operation. 3.5 kg of heroin was seized. Investigations uncover links to a Pakistani smuggler, with efforts underway to dismantle the entire operation network.

Punjab Police dismantle major heroin smuggling operation

Punjab Police arrested Sukhdev Singh, seizing 3.5 kg heroin. Ties with a Pakistani smuggler were found. The operation involved drones. Authorities are dismantling the network, targeting further arrests.

Amidst the ongoing war against drugs waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Ferozepur has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 3.5 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.
The arrested accused has been identified as Sukhdev Singh alias Sukhi, a resident of Mohan Ke Uttar in Ferozepur. Apart from recovering heroin, police teams have also impounded his Hero Splendor motorcycle (PB-05-AM-5620), which he was riding.&nbsp;
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested accused was in direct contact with the Pakistan-based smuggler, who was using drones to drop the drug consignments from across the border.
Further investigation is undergoing to trace the forward and backward linkages in this case, he added.&nbsp;
Sharing operation details, AIG Counter Intelligence Ferozepur Gursewak Singh Brar said that following a reliable input about involvement of accused Sukhdev Sukhi in smuggling activities, police teams from CI Ferozepur launched an intelligence-based operation in the area of Village Lakho Ke Behram in Ferozepur and apprehended him along with seven packets of heroin, weighing 500 grams each, kept in a plastic bag.
He said that the accused was going to deliver the consignment to someone, when police teams apprehended him.
Efforts are being made to uncover the entire network of suppliers, dealers, and buyers, as well as to identify the person to whom accused Sukhdev Sukhi was to deliver the drug consignment, he said, while adding that more recoveries and arrests are likely in the coming days.
In this regard, a case FIR No. 10 dated 31.03.2025 has been registered under section 21-C of the NDPS Act at Police Station State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Fazilka.
The accused will be produced before the Hon&rsquo;ble Court to obtain police remand for further investigation.

 A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico. Visuals showed over 2,000 kilograms of the drug wrapped in paper packages painted to look like the juicy frui

Smuggler Disguised Meth Worth $5 Mn As Watermelons, Held At US-Mexico Border

 A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico. Visuals showed over 2,000 kilograms of the drug wrapped in paper packages painted to look like the juicy fruit and hidden among other cargo. Border agents pulled over the produce-laden tractor-trailer in California and discovered the 'watermelons' were actually bundles of the synthetic drug wrapped in colored paper. The driver of the truck was arrested.


&nbsp;A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico.

&nbsp;A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico. Visuals showed over 2,000 kilograms of the drug wrapped in paper packages painted to look like the juicy fruit and hidden among other cargo. Border agents pulled over the produce-laden tractor-trailer in California and discovered the 'watermelons' were actually bundles of the synthetic drug wrapped in colored paper. The driver of the truck was arrested.

India's recent amendment to drug development rules aims to minimize animal testing and promote ethical practices in the pursuit of safer and more effective drugs.

India passes amendment to remove animals from drug-trials

India's recent amendment to drug development rules aims to minimize animal testing and promote ethical practices in the pursuit of safer and more effective drugs.

In a significant move towards drug development, the government of India recently passed an amendment to the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules (2023). This aims to streamline the process of drug development without the use of animals for the drug testing process.&nbsp;
The amendment emphasizes the importance of reducing, refining and replacing animal testing with alternative methods. &nbsp;It encourages researchers to explore alternative approaches, such as in silico (computer simulation) models and in vitro (test tube) studies, to minimize animal involvement.
Moreover, the amendment places a strong emphasis on the ethical treatment of animals during trials. It mandates that researchers provide a detailed justification for using animals, outlining the potential benefits of the research and the steps taken to minimize animal suffering. The rules also require researchers to adhere to internationally accepted guidelines on animal welfare.
This measure is expected to contribute to the advancement of scientific understanding and the development of safer and more effective drugs.
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Researchers found that Viagra may lower the risk of heart disease in men by up to 39 per cent. 

Men who use Viagra are 25% less likely to suffer from early death: Study

Researchers found that Viagra may lower the risk of heart disease in men by up to 39 per cent. 

Viagra could give you a boost beyond the bedroom; find out

Researchers found that Viagra may lower the risk of heart disease in men up to 39 per cent.

Viagra can help men more than just erectile dysfunction.&nbsp;
According to a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, viagra helps reduce the risk of early death. Researchers also found that the drug lowers the risk of heart disease in men up to 39 per cent.&nbsp;
For the study, the team examined 70,000 adult men aged 50. They looked at participants&rsquo; medical records to check who had taken the drug and whether or not they have suffered heart problems during&nbsp; the follow- up period.&nbsp;
The findings suggested that men who used erectile dysfunction drugs are less likely to suffer from heart diseases.
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On camera: here's why people in US are turning into 'Zombies'

Now infamous as Zombie drug, Xylazine has been approved by America's Food and Drug Administration to treat animals. 

Now infamous as Zombie drug, Xylazine has been approved by America's Food and Drug Administration to treat animals.&nbsp;

A new drug has wreaked havoc in several cities of the United States for its Zombie effect.
According to New York Post, &nbsp;Xylazine or &ldquo;tranq&rdquo; &nbsp;has deadly symptoms including skin rotting.
Now infamous as Zombie drug, Xylazine has been approved by America's Food and Drug Administration to treat animals.&nbsp;
However lately, it has also been discovered in fentanyl which is an opiate used in medicines to reduce severe pain in humans, as per the NY Post report.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Particularly in Philadelphia, which is considered the epicentre of America's opioid crisis, Xylazine is being sold on the streets. People here have been found in an abnormally sub-conscious state allegedly after overdose of fentanyl.
Several purported videos show people behaving obnoxiously with some appearing to sleepwalking.
Xylazine is generally used as a sedative in horses and cows. However, with repeated exposure or overdose, it results in respiratory depression, excessive tiredness and severe wounds, which can develop into dead skin and may lead to amputation.
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Mexico nabs son of drug lord 'El Chapo' before Biden visit

Mexico arrests drug kingpin El Chapo's son ahead of Biden visit

Ovidio Guzmán, nicknamed “the Mouse,” had not been one of El Chapo's better-known sons until an aborted operation to capture him three years ago. 

Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n, nicknamed &ldquo;the Mouse,&rdquo; had not been one of El Chapo's better-known sons until an aborted operation to capture him three years ago

Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n, an alleged drug trafficker wanted by the United States and one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaqu&iacute;n &ldquo;El Chapo&rdquo; Guzm&aacute;n, in a pre-dawn operation Thursday that set off gunfights and roadblocks across the western state's capital.
Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval said Army and National Guard personnel had captured a son of &ldquo;El Chapo.&rdquo; Sandoval identified him only as Ovidio, in keeping with government policy.
Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n, nicknamed &ldquo;the Mouse,&rdquo; had not been one of El Chapo's better-known sons until an aborted operation to capture him three years ago. That attempt similarly set off violence in Culiacan that ultimately led President Andr&eacute;s Manuel L&oacute;pez Obrador to order the military to let him go.
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Thursday's high-profile capture comes just days before L&oacute;pez Obrador will host US President Joe Biden for bilateral talks followed by their North American Leaders' Summit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Drug trafficking, along with immigration, is expected to be a top talking point.
&ldquo;This is a significant blow to the Sinaloa cartel and major victory for the rule of law. It will not, however, impede the flow of drugs into the U.S. Hopefully, Mexico will extradite him to the U.S.,&rdquo; Mike Vigil, the DEA's former Chief of International Operations, said Thursday.
Vigil said that Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n was involved in all of the cartel's activities, especially the production of fentanyl. A 2018 federal indictment in Washington, D.C., accused the younger Guzm&aacute;n of conspiring to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana in the United States.
The CDC said last July that more than 107,000 Americans had died from a drug overdose during the year ending January 2022, most of them involving opioids including illegally made fentanyl.
L&oacute;pez Obrador's security approach reversed years of what came to be known as the kingpin strategy of taking down cartel leaders, which led to the fragmentation of large cartels and bloody battles for dominance. L&oacute;pez Obrador put all his faith in the military, disbanding the corrupt Federal Police and creating the National Guard under military command.
The capture was the result of six months of reconnaissance and surveillance in the cartel's territory, and then quick action on Thursday, Sandoval said. National Guard troops spotted SUVs, some with homemade armor, and immediately coordinated with the army as they established a perimeter around the suspicious vehicles and forced the occupants out to be searched.
The security forces then came under fire, but were able to gain control of the situation and identify Guzm&aacute;n among those present and in possession of firearms, Sandoval said.
Cartel members set up 19 roadblocks including at Culiacan's airport and outside the local army base, as well as all points of access to the city of Culiacan, Sandoval said, but the Air Force was able to fly Guzm&aacute;n to Mexico City despite their efforts, and he was taken to offices of the Attorney General's organized crime special prosecutor.
Sandoval said Guzm&aacute;n was a leader of a Sinaloa faction he called &ldquo;los menores&rdquo; or &ldquo;the juniors,&rdquo; who are also known as &ldquo;los Chapitos,&rdquo; for the sons of El Chapo.
Other &ldquo;little Chapos&rdquo; include two of his brothers &mdash; Iv&aacute;n Archivaldo Guzm&aacute;n and Jes&uacute;s Alfredo Guzm&aacute;n &mdash; who are believed to have been running cartel operations together with Ismael &ldquo;El Mayo&rdquo; Zambada.
The Chapitos have been taking greater control in the cartel because Zambada was in poor health and isolated in the mountains, Vigil said. &ldquo;The Chapitos know that if el Mayo dies, (the cartel) is going to break apart if they don't have control.&rdquo; &ldquo;It's going to be very important that the U.S. requests Ovidio's extradition quickly and that Mexico does it,&rdquo; Vigil said.
U.S. Homeland Security Investigations had posted a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Guzm&aacute;n early last year.
Alleged cartel members responded to Thursday's operation by carjacking Culiacan residents and setting vehicles ablaze in the cartel stronghold. Local and state authorities warned everyone to stay inside.
Intermittent gunfire continued into the afternoon Thursday in Culiacan as Mexican security forces continued to clash with cartel gunmen and few people ventured out. Airports there and in several other Sinaloa cities remained closed.
Airline Aeromexico said in a statement that one of its jets was struck by a bullet Thursday morning as it prepared for takeoff. Passenger video posted online showed people cowering on the floor of the plane. The company said passengers and crew were safe.
Later, Mexico's Civil Aviation Agency said in a statement that an air force plane in Culiacan had also been hit with gunfire. In addition to the Culiacan airport, the agency said airports in Los Mochis and Mazatlan were also ordered closed and all flights cancelled for security reasons.
David T&eacute;llez was aboard that flight with his wife and children, preparing to return to Mexico City after visiting his in-laws.
Their plane had been waiting for its chance to take off as two large military planes carrying personnel landed as well as three or four military helicopters. Marines and soldiers deployed along the perimeter of the runway.
When the commercial flight was finally preparing to accelerate, T&eacute;llez heard gunshots in the distance. Within 15 seconds the sounds were suddenly more intense. &ldquo;We heard gunshots and threw ourselves to the floor,&rdquo; he said.
He did not know the plane had been hit until a flight attendant told them. The plane quickly returned to the terminal and they were hustled into a room. Late Thursday afternoon they were still in the airport, unsure of when they would be able to return to Mexico City.
Elsewhere in Culiacan, local reporter Marcos Vizcarra had sought shelter in a hotel after gunmen stole his car.
Then he explained via Twitter that armed men had entered the hotel where he had sought shelter &ldquo;and are threatening guests to give them their car keys.&rdquo; Later, Vizcarra reported that they had taken his phone, but he had made it home safely.
Such attempts to create chaos often come in response to arrests of important cartel figures in Mexico. One of the most notorious came when federal security forces cornered Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n in October 2019, only to let him escape after gunmen shot up the city with high-powered weapons.
L&oacute;pez Obrador said at the time he had made the decision to avoid the loss of life.
L&oacute;pez Obrador entered office highly critical of the toll of his predecessors' drug war. He embraced the phrase &ldquo;hugs, not bullets&rdquo; to describe his approach to Mexico's chronic violence, which would focus on social programs aimed at weakening the draw of organized crime.
But four years into his six-year term, the death toll remains high.
In July, Mexico captured Rafael Caro Quintero, once one of the godfathers of drug trafficking and the man allegedly responsible for the murder of a DEA agent more than three decades ago, just days after L&oacute;pez Obrador met with Biden at the White House.
At the time, the capture was seen as a signal that Mexico could be willing to go after high-profile cartel bosses again, something L&oacute;pez Obrador had been loathe to do.&nbsp;

AstraZeneca India gets approval to market anti-diabetes drug

AstraZeneca India's anti-diabetes drug gets approval from drug regulator

National drug regulator approves AstraZeneca India to market anti-diabetes drug

The company said Central Drugs Standard Control Organization's approval for its anti diabetes drug Dapagliflozin will help doctors address heart failures at an early stage

Drug firm AstraZeneca India on Tuesday said it has received approval from the country's drug regulator to market anti-diabetes medication Dapagliflozin.
The company said it has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDCSCO) for the drug indicated for diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Dapagliflozin is the first and only anti-diabetic drug approved to significantly reduce the risk of sustained eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate), cardiovascular deaths and hospitalisations due to heart failure in adults with progressive chronic kidney disease, the drug firm said.
The approval is applicable for both diabetic and non-diabetic CKD patients, it added.
CKD is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation globally and in India, representing a significant clinical and economic burden.
"The timely approval of Dapagliflozin from the CDCSCO committee with the additional indication is a huge boost for nephrologists across the country towards the management of progressive CKD," AstraZeneca India Vice President - Medical Affairs and Regulatory Anil Kukreja said in a statement.
The approval will provide the clinical community with a potential therapeutic option to arrest the progression of CKDs and address heart failures at an early stage, he added.
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In a major drug haul, the Narcotics Control Bureau recovered MD drugs worth Rs 120 crore, said officials on Friday. 
The drugs were seized at two places in Gujarat and Mumbai. A total of 50 kilograms of drugs were recovered from Mumbai.
"Acting on an input, NCB recovered approx 50 kg of MD drugs concealed in a godown in Mumbai. Two people including the kingpin of the cartel were arrested. Both the arrested accused are from Mumbai," said Deputy Director General, NCB, SK Singh. 
In Gujarat, a total of 10.350 kg were seized while four persons were arrested. "Initially, info regarding the sale of MD drugs in Gujarat was shared by the Naval Intelligence Unit of Jamnagar, Gujarat. This input was jointly developed by NCB and Naval Intelligence Unit and seized around 10.350 kg of MD drugs and 4 persons were arrested," he added.
Singh further highlighted the involvement of a former pilot in the matter and said, "One of those arrested in Jamnagar has been identified as Sohail Ghaffar, who was a pilot with Air India from 2016-18. A preliminary probe revealed that both seizures have common linkages. 
The value of the total seized (60 Kg) MD drug is approximately Rs 120 crore."
 

Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized by NCB from Mumbai Godown

Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized from Mumbai Godown


Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized from Mumbai Godown
&nbsp;

In a major drug haul, the Narcotics Control Bureau recovered MD drugs worth Rs 120 crore, said officials on Friday.&nbsp;
 The drugs were seized at two places in Gujarat and Mumbai. A total of 50 kilograms of drugs were recovered from Mumbai.
 "Acting on an input, NCB recovered approx 50 kg of MD drugs concealed in a godown in Mumbai. Two people including the kingpin of the cartel were arrested. Both the arrested accused are from Mumbai," said Deputy Director General, NCB, SK Singh.&nbsp;
 In Gujarat, a total of 10.350 kg were seized while four persons were arrested. "Initially, info regarding the sale of MD drugs in Gujarat was shared by the Naval Intelligence Unit of Jamnagar, Gujarat. This input was jointly developed by NCB and Naval Intelligence Unit and seized around 10.350 kg of MD drugs and 4 persons were arrested," he added.
 Singh further highlighted the involvement of a former pilot in the matter and said, "One of those arrested in Jamnagar has been identified as Sohail Ghaffar, who was a pilot with Air India from 2016-18. A preliminary probe revealed that both seizures have common linkages.&nbsp;
 The value of the total seized (60 Kg) MD drug is approximately Rs 120 crore."
&nbsp;

The Goa Police have arrested one more drug peddler in connection with the case of alleged murder of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, an official said on Sunday.
With this, five people have so far been arrested in the case.
Phogat (43), a former Tik Tok star and contestant on the reality TV show "Big Boss", was brought dead to a hospital August 23, a day after arrival in Goa.
On Saturday night, the Anjuna police in North Goa district arrested drug peddler Rama alias Ramadas Mandrekar for allegedly supplying drugs to another peddler Dattaprasad Gaonkar, who is already in custody in connection with the case, the official said.
Gaonkar had allegedly supplied drugs to two other accused Sudhir Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh, who accompanied Phogat on the Goa trip, police earlier said.
The Goa Police on Saturday said Phogat was given methamphetamine, a recreational drug, by her aides hours before her death.
Gaonkar had allegedly provided drugs to Phogat's aides Sagwan and Singh who fed them to her, police earlier said.
Edwin Nunes, the other arrested man, is the owner of the Curlies restaurant in North Goa where Phogat and her aides had partied on the intervening night of August 22 and 23.
Phogat was administered methamphetamine, and some left-over drug was recovered from the restaurant's washroom, Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi had said.
Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh allegedly told police that they had procured drugs from Gaonkar who worked as a room boy at Hotel Grand Leoney Resort in Anjuna where they were staying.
While Singh and Sagwan are charged with murder, Nunes and Gaonkar are booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Videos of CCTV footage from the restaurant had emerged on social media on Saturday. In one video, Phogat is seen dancing with Sagwan and the latter is seen forcing her to drink water which she instantly spits out.
Another video showed Phogat being escorted out of the restaurant by the accused. She is seen staggering and almost falling near the staircase on her way out.
Phogat was brought dead to St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa district on August 23 morning from the hotel where she was staying.
While doctors said Phogat had a heart attack, her brother alleged that Sagwan and Singh, who had arrived in Goa with her, had played a role in her death.
A local court on Saturday remanded Sagwan and Singh in police custody for 10 days. P

Sonali Phogat case: Goa Police arrest one more drug peddler

The Goa Police have arrested one more drug peddler in connection with the case of alleged murder of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, an official said on Sunday.

The Goa Police on Saturday said Phogat was given methamphetamine, a recreational drug, by her aides hours before her death.

The Goa Police have arrested one more drug peddler in connection with the case of alleged murder of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, an official said on Sunday.
With this, five people have so far been arrested in the case.
Phogat (43), a former Tik Tok star and contestant on the reality TV show "Big Boss", was brought dead to a hospital August 23, a day after arrival in Goa.
On Saturday night, the Anjuna police in North Goa district arrested drug peddler Rama alias Ramadas Mandrekar for allegedly supplying drugs to another peddler Dattaprasad Gaonkar, who is already in custody in connection with the case, the official said.
Gaonkar had allegedly supplied drugs to two other accused Sudhir Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh, who accompanied Phogat on the Goa trip, police earlier said.
The Goa Police on Saturday said Phogat was given methamphetamine, a recreational drug, by her aides hours before her death.
Gaonkar had allegedly provided drugs to Phogat's aides Sagwan and Singh who fed them to her, police earlier said.
Edwin Nunes, the other arrested man, is the owner of the Curlies restaurant in North Goa where Phogat and her aides had partied on the intervening night of August 22 and 23.
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Phogat was administered methamphetamine, and some left-over drug was recovered from the restaurant's washroom, Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi had said.
Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh allegedly told police that they had procured drugs from Gaonkar who worked as a room boy at Hotel Grand Leoney Resort in Anjuna where they were staying.
While Singh and Sagwan are charged with murder, Nunes and Gaonkar are booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Videos of CCTV footage from the restaurant had emerged on social media on Saturday. In one video, Phogat is seen dancing with Sagwan and the latter is seen forcing her to drink water which she instantly spits out.
Another video showed Phogat being escorted out of the restaurant by the accused. She is seen staggering and almost falling near the staircase on her way out.
Phogat was brought dead to St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa district on August 23 morning from the hotel where she was staying.
While doctors said Phogat had a heart attack, her brother alleged that Sagwan and Singh, who had arrived in Goa with her, had played a role in her death.
A local court on Saturday remanded Sagwan and Singh in police custody for 10 days. P

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