Law enforcement authorities have executed a major legal strike against cross-border drone smuggling operations along the international border. Police in Bikaner have officially identified three Pakistan-based handlers responsible for air-dropping illicit narcotics and lethal arms consignments, naming them in a formal first information report. Following an extensive investigation supervised by Superintendent of Police Mridul Kachhawa, investigators are preparing to submit chargesheets against all three individuals before the court, alongside formal preparations to elevate the entire cross-border illicit network onto international diplomatic and legal forums.
Operation Shock Wave Yields Major Arms and Narcotics Haul
The breakthrough traces its origins to an intensive law enforcement sweep conducted along border regions during August. Acting on actionable intelligence under Operation Shock Wave, police units launched targeted raids in the 8 KYD area of Khajuwala, situated close to the international frontier. The operation led to the successful recovery of 10 kilograms of heroin, 11 foreign-made firearms, 22 magazines, and 100 live ammunition rounds. During this initial interception, officers arrested two domestic accomplices identified as Rakesh Prajapat and Virendra Rajpurohit, who were tasked with receiving the aerial drops.
Interrogations Unravel Ties to Punjab Prison
Probing the communication channels and supply chains of the initial arrestees quickly led investigators beyond state borders into neighboring Punjab. Continuing their operational trajectory, police formally arrested Vikram alias Vicky directly from a Punjab prison in connection with the smuggling racket. Interrogators subsequently subjected all three detained suspects to systematic questioning while reconstructing the technical trail and logistical coordination. The collected forensic material and witness depositions directly exposed the overseas controllers coordinating the precise drone flights across the boundary fence.
Three Cross-Border Masterminds Officially Identified
Exhaustive verification of digital and ground evidence enabled police to determine the specific identities of the three Pakistani operatives steering the logistics. The named kingpins comprise Cheeta alias Dogar, a resident of Fort Abbas in Pakistan, along with Ali Khan and Billa Khan, both residents of Bahawalpur. Law enforcement personnel have formally registered charges against all three foreign suspects, paving the way for expedited prosecution and the submission of formal chargesheets in court.
Preparations to Escalate Evidence to Global Forums
Legal and defense observers note that this represents a rare instance in Rajasthan in recent years where a state police department has directly booked handlers stationed inside Pakistan. Given the persistent threat posed by unmanned aerial systems used to transport narcotics and military-grade weaponry across sovereign lines, documenting foreign masterminds directly in criminal filings marks a critical juncture. The investigative department is now directing its forward efforts toward filing comprehensive court dossiers and presenting verified evidence across relevant international channels.
