Pune: In a major crackdown on narcotics, Khadki Police have seized mephedrone (MD) worth ₹10.6 lakh and registered a criminal case against two individuals under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. One of the accused has been arrested.
The arrested suspect has been identified as Bajranglal Bhagwanram Khilleri (21), a resident of Jadhavwadi, Moshi, Pune, originally from Rajasthan. The second accused has been named as Dineshkumar Manilaljani, a resident of Lalpur in Jalore district, Rajasthan.
According to police officials, the seizure took place around 1 p.m. on April 16 near Bopodi Metro Station. Officers from Unit 2 of the Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Cell apprehended Khilleri during a targeted operation. A total of 53 grams of mephedrone—valued at ₹10.6 lakh—was recovered from his possession. In addition, police seized a mobile phone worth ₹50,000, a two-wheeler worth ₹1.8 lakh, paper wrappings, and 28 zip-lock pouches used for packaging the contraband.
Investigations revealed that Khilleri had obtained the banned substance from Dineshkumar Manilaljani for resale. Following the seizure, both individuals have been booked under the NDPS Act. While Khilleri has been taken into custody, efforts are underway to trace and apprehend Manilaljani.
Constable Yuvraj Tukaram Kamble of the Anti-Narcotics Cell filed the complaint at the Khadki Police Station. Police Sub-Inspector Dighe is currently leading the investigation.
