Amravati’s crime branch carried out a three-site drive against illegal narcotics sales on Police Commissioner Rakesh Ola’s orders, arresting three people.[1] The first action took place on 27 October near Madina Hotel on the Navsari–Lalkhadi Ring Road, where officers detained 22-year-old Ahsan Khan Rovangar Khan and seized mephedrone powder, electronic scales and a Honda Dio scooter.[1] Police registered an NDPS Act case at Nagpuri Gate Police Station.[1]
In the second action, officers caught 23-year-old Niyaz Khan Nawab Khan of Taj Nagar-1 as he came to sell cannabis, seizing 4 kilograms 820 grams and a bag with a reported combined value of Rs 241,500.[1] Gadge Nagar Police Station registered a case over that seizure.[1] At Oxygen Park, officers took 44-year-old Mukesh Dnyaneshwarrao Palskar of Mahadev Khori into custody with 5 kilograms 5 grams of cannabis, valued at Rs 250,000.[1] Police registered an NDPS Act case at Frezarpura Police Station.[1]
Across all three actions, seized mephedrone, cannabis and other items had a combined value of Rs 811,000.[1]