Sangod police arrested 36-year-old Ankit alias Sagar Gautam of Navghat Mohalla in Sangod during a patrol.[1] Police said he had a prior criminal record, with one account reporting more than five earlier criminal cases at Sangod, Kanwas and other stations.[2]

Police proceeded against him under the NDPS Act.[3] He was produced before the court at 4 pm on Thursday.[3] The patrol during which he was caught was dated 28 October 2026.[3]

The team included Rakesh Sharma, Abdul Asrar, Hariraj, Sonu Kumar, Banwari and Munesh Kumar.[2]