A high-profile fugitive wanted in extensive narcotics trafficking has been apprehended following a targeted cross-state operation by Rajasthan's Anti Narcotics Task Force. Sohanlal Bishnoi, who had been on the run for six years and carried a cash reward of 75 thousand rupees, was tracked down and arrested from Raxaul in Bihar near the India-Nepal border. A native of Balotra, he was prominently listed among the state's top 25 most wanted narco-smugglers, designated under the Narco-25 category.
Cross-Border Tracking Leads to Arrest Under Operation Vishnahas
Disclosing details of the breakthrough, Task Force IG Vikas Kumar explained that sustained enforcement drives are actively targeting absconding figures who manage supply chains in the narcotics trade. The tracking and detention of Sohanlal formed an integral part of this ongoing pursuit. The Narco-25 roster specifically catalogs high-priority narcotics operatives whose capture is pursued with specialized tactical resources across state boundaries.
Bishnoi had successfully eluded police surveillance for six years, leading authorities to declare a 75 thousand rupee bounty on his head. When intelligence placed him in the transit corridor along the international frontier, officers initiated operational action under the code name Operation Vishnahas. Moving into Raxaul, a border town in Bihar, the enforcement unit executed the capture without allowing him an opportunity to slip across the neighboring territory.
Evolution from Illicit Liquor to Inter-State Poppy Husk Trade
Investigative background indicates that the Balotra resident originally ventured into illicit trading through the bootlegging of alcohol. Over time, he transitioned into dealing in commercial consignments of poppy husk, expanding his operational footprint well beyond Rajasthan. His illicit supply network actively penetrated transport routes across both Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.
Because his distribution system spanned multiple northern states, law enforcement personnel view his apprehension as a notable disruption to organized narcotic supply chains. Further specifics regarding secondary associates, local distribution handlers, and interstate conduits linked to his network remain under continued examination following his detention.
Enforcement Tally Reaches 103 Major Smugglers Detained
With this latest operation, the specialized Anti Narcotics Task Force has reached a benchmark of 103 major narcotics smugglers arrested since the launch of its dedicated statewide drive. The primary mandate of the unit remains the neutralization of seasoned fugitives who have entrenched themselves in long-term trafficking rings while avoiding standard policing mechanisms.
The capture of Bishnoi, missing for six years with a 75 thousand rupee bounty, marks another milestone for the initiative. Following the completion of Operation Vishnahas in Raxaul, investigative agencies are focusing on custodial questioning to map out the financial channels and logistical partners supporting his multi-state contraband syndicate.
