Executive Summary
- Targeted Raid: Police in Nagpur arrested alleged narcotics kingpin Sameer Ahmad during a late-night operation.
- Mob Violence: A mob of 50-60 supporters attacked officers with chairs to prevent the arrests.
- Significant Seizure: Authorities confiscated Mephedrone worth Rs 4.5 lakh and substantial cash assets.
- Ongoing Manhunt: While three suspects are in custody, the network’s supplier remains at large.
In a high-stakes operation conducted late Friday night, the anti-narcotics squad and Kapil Nagar police in Nagpur, India, successfully breached a criminal stronghold in Kamgar Nagar to arrest a top-tier narcotics distributor. The raid, which targeted an alleged Mephedrone (MD) kingpin, resulted in the apprehension of three suspects despite a violent counter-attack by a local mob attempting to thwart law enforcement efforts.
Authorities identified the primary target as 30-year-old Sameer Amar Sagir Ahmad, described by officials as the most wanted MD distributor in northern Nagpur. Police records indicate Ahmad is implicated in 16 severe criminal cases, including charges of murder. During the operation, investigators seized Mephedrone valued at over Rs 4.5 lakh and cash exceeding Rs 2.55 lakh. A motorcycle belonging to the suspect’s brother, featuring a modified registration plate reading ‘Imran 55’, was also confiscated as evidence.
The operation, led by Senior Inspector Gajanan Gulhane, involved officers approaching the locality in plain clothes and private vehicles to maintain the element of surprise. However, upon entry, the squad faced immediate and aggressive resistance. According to police sources, a mob comprising approximately 50 to 60 gang members and local supporters attacked the officers, hurling chairs and physically obstructing the arrest process in an attempt to free the suspects. Order was restored only after police reinforcements arrived at the scene.
Alongside Ahmad, police arrested his brother, Imran, and an associate identified as Akash Sayyam. The alleged supplier for the network, Sonu Sattar Sheikh, remains at large. Commissioner of Police Singal praised the tactical team’s resilience in the face of violence, issuing a statement warning that law enforcement will not tolerate organized attempts to subvert the rule of law. An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act and for attempted murder regarding the mob violence.
Operational Impact and Judicial Procedures
The dismantling of this criminal node is cited by officials as a significant tactical victory ahead of the scheduled civic body elections and the winter session of the assembly. The violent pushback from the community underscores the entrenched nature of narcotics syndicates in the region, prompting a broader crackdown under ‘Operation Thunder.’ As the investigation continues to locate the fugitive supplier, the legal proceedings against the arrested trio are set to commence. It is important to note that all individuals named in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
