In a significant move against drug trafficking, Indore police have initiated the process of attaching assets of three major drug traffickers under Section 107 of the BNSS, a first in Madhya Pradesh. The action comes after a series of raids on the residences of Akash Kumar Jain (47), Sameer alias Sandy Ansari (38), and Mohsin alias Chhipa Mansuri (28), all involved in illegal drug trade.
The crime branch compiled detailed inventories of their assets, which were allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking. The total value of the seized properties is estimated at Rs 56.69 lakh.
Akash Kumar Jain, a resident of Bhopal’s Sharda Apartment in Malviya Nagar, was arrested on January 31, 2025, under Sections 8/21 and 8/29 of the NDPS Act. A medical wholesaler by profession, Jain was found to have been distributing restricted drugs since 2011. The police recovered 9.3 lakh Alprazolam tablets from his possession. Jain’s asset inventory, valued at Rs 21 lakh, includes two flats, two shops, gold ornaments, a two-wheeler, and household items.
Sameer alias Sandy Ansari, from Azad Nagar in Indore, was arrested on November 29, 2024. A notorious figure in drug trafficking since 2021, Sameer has a criminal history spanning twelve cases, including those under the NDPS Act and Arms Act. The police seized 45 grams of brown sugar from him. His assets, worth Rs 26.52 lakh, include two houses, two two-wheelers, and several electronics and household goods.
Mohsin alias Chhipa Mansuri, from Indra Colony in Dhar district, was arrested on January 9, 2025, under various provisions of the NDPS Act. Involved in drug trafficking since 2020, Mohsin has seven prior criminal cases. His seizures included 102 grams of MDMA, 1.46 kg of charas, and 3.88 kg of cannabis. His assets, valued at Rs 9.17 lakh, consist of one house and other household items.
Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya emphasized that this operation marks a vital shift in targeting not only the drug traffickers but also dismantling the financial infrastructure supporting their illegal activities. The attachment of their assets is a significant step towards deterring drug crime in the region.
The police department has vowed to continue pursuing such actions, underscoring the importance of dismantling the economic structures of drug trafficking to prevent future crimes.
