Law enforcement authorities have executed a major crackdown on illicit narcotics operations in the Hajipur region of Vaishali district. Acting on specific information, a coordinated raid was carried out at Bagulia Gachi in Mile village, falling under the jurisdiction of Bidupur police station. The joint operation was conducted by personnel from the prohibition department, the State Narcotics Control Bureau Patna, and the Vaishali district police. Three individuals engaged in the narcotics trade were apprehended at the scene, including a married couple actively managing the illicit distribution setup.
Suspects Identified Following Coordinated Operation
The arrested individuals have been identified as Neeraj Kumar, Pawan Thakur, and Bhanu Kumari. All three are residents of Mile village under Bidupur police station in Vaishali district. Investigators established that Neeraj Kumar and Bhanu Kumari are husband and wife, running the narcotics distribution network jointly from their local base with the involvement of Pawan Thakur. Their detention has uncovered an illicit supply chain that had been operating under cover within the village vicinity.
Seizure of Contraband and Cash Exceeding 12 Lakh Rupees
During the search, the enforcement team recovered a total of 119.29 grams of illicit narcotics. The contraband had been organized into separate containers for distribution, comprising three packets packed inside a smaller container and six packets stashed within a larger box. Alongside the narcotics, officials seized Rs 12,33,160 in hard currency from the premises. The discovery of this substantial cash reserve immediately drew the attention of investigators, indicating high-volume cash transactions within the local drug trade.
Investigation Into Supply Networks and Financial Links
Police personnel have taken formal custody of the confiscated cash and the narcotics to initiate statutory proceedings under relevant legal provisions. Investigating agencies are currently tracing the origins of the 119.29 grams of seized contraband to establish where it was procured and who the end buyers were across the region. Additionally, an inquiry has been opened into the trail behind the Rs 12,33,160 in seized funds. The operation in Bidupur represents a notable enforcement success, with interrogations underway to uncover further associates linked to the racket.
