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Punjab Police STF Raids Drug Inspector Shishan Mittal, Uncovers Crores in Assets

August 8, 2024, 5:53 pm

The Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Special Task Force (STF) has registered a case under the NDPS Act against Fazilka’s Drug Inspector Shishan Mittal. Following this, on Thursday, the STF conducted raids on premises linked to Mittal and his associates.

Raids were carried out at 13 locations across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. During these operations, the STF froze 24 bank accounts connected to the accused, containing a total of 6.19 crores. Additionally, three bank lockers were frozen. The STF also seized 9 lakh rupees in cash and foreign currency. The investigation revealed immovable property worth 1.4 crores in Zirakpur.

The raids, which began in the morning, saw STF teams reaching Bathinda, Mohali, Gidderbaha, Zirakpur, and Fatehabad. The entire operation was videotaped, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Initial findings suggest that Mittal had connections with major drug traffickers currently imprisoned. The wealth generated from this illegal trade allowed him to accumulate property worth crores of rupees. The STF has gathered several important clues and documents during the search. Officials believe that the accused was involved in a synthetic drug racket with these traffickers. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav shared this information on his social media account on X.

ADGP STF Neelabh Kishore confirmed the freezing of over twenty bank accounts and several bank lockers belonging to the drug inspector. Once the raid is complete, detailed information will be shared. Sources indicate that the accused amassed property worth crores from drug trafficking money, which will now be attached by the STF on a priority basis. This is considered a major success for the police, who have been investigating the case for nearly a month. The police will continue to monitor several other individuals connected to this case.

STF Of WB Busts ‘Shahadat’ Terror Module Linked To Al Qaeda Affiliates In Bangladesh

June 23, 2024, 1:38 pm

The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal uncovered a new terror module named ‘Shahadat’ on Saturday, which is reportedly operating out of Bangladesh. In connection with the module, the STF has arrested one individual.

Md Habibullah, the chief of the module, was apprehended at his residence in Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman district. Habibullah, known as the Ameer, or head, of the module, was taken into custody.

According to the STF West Bengal, this terror module is linked with ‘Ansar Al Islam,’ a banned terror organization in Bangladesh affiliated with the global terrorist group ‘Al Qaida.’ Previously known as the Ansarullah Bangla group in Bangladesh, this faction is an offshoot of Al Qaida, the STF stated.

The militant group was attempting to establish a presence in India under the name Shahadat. It has been discovered that the group members mainly communicate through a cryptic messaging platform called ‘BiP’ and are working covertly to commit acts detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of both India and Bangladesh.

“In this regard, a specific case has been registered in Kanksa PS under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate under relevant Sections of law in the IPC and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act,” stated the STF WB.

Two held for smuggling Leopard skin by STF

April 6, 2024, 12:27 pm

Special Task Force (STF) apprehended two individuals from Odisha’s Kalahandi district for smuggling leopard skin.

The accused were identified as Chakra Benal (45) hailing from Village Talbora and Purna Chandra (39) hailing from Village Patang Pada of the district.

STF conducted a raid near Narla Railway Station in Kalahandi district based on reliable sources on the suspicion or possession or dealing of wildlife criminals.

“During the search one leopard skin along with other incriminating materials were recovered from their possession.” Inspector General (IG) of Odisha STF, JN Pankaj said.

According to the official the accused could not provide any authority in support of the possession of the leopard skin.

Both the individuals were arrested and a case was lodged against them.

“We have registered a case in this connection under sections 379/411/120(B) IPC r/w Section 51 of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,” said the official.

The aforementioned skin would be sent to Director WII, Dehradun, Uttarakhand for a biological examination, according to the IG of Odisha STF added.

The matter is being currently investigated

STF apprehends 2 drug peddlers

February 17, 2024, 10:30 am

On Friday evening, Assam police’s Special Task Force (STF) apprehended two drug peddlers along with drugs in Guwahati, officials said.

In a press statement, the CPRO of Assam police said, “Based on an input, a raid was conducted at Lalmati area under Basistha police station jurisdiction by STF, Assam on Friday evening and apprehended two drug peddlers.”

“The STF team recovered 29 vials containing suspected Heroin weighing about 54.5 grams, cash worth Rs 780 in possession,” the CPRO of Assam police said.

The apprehended drug dealers were identified as Bhaskar Bora (24 years old) and Rajib Dey (19 years old).
The police reported that all relevant requirements had been completed.
Further information is awaited.

Six Held as Assam STF Nabs Fake Gold, Counterfeit Indian Currency in Raid

December 12, 2023, 5:45 pm

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police made a significant breakthrough on Tuesday, apprehending six individuals and seizing counterfeit items, including fake gold and counterfeit Indian currency notes (FICN). The arrested individuals were identified as Debdas Halder (25), Santosh Mandal (40), Nitay Halder (48), Manuj Kumar (40), Saddam Hussain (27), and Shivam Kumar (22).

Partha Sarathi Mahanta, the DIG (STF), informed ANI that the operation was executed based on intelligence information. The STF team conducted a well-coordinated operation in the Lalmati area under the jurisdiction of Basistha police station. The raid resulted in the arrest of the six individuals and the confiscation of three suspicious gold-shaped items weighing approximately 3.556 kg, along with 315 suspected counterfeit notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denominations, totaling Rs 1,04,700. Additionally, the team recovered five mobile phones, cash amounting to Rs 1,08,490, among other items.

DIG Mahanta stated, “Acting on intelligence input regarding the dealing and delivery of fake gold and fake currency, a raid was conducted at the Lalmati area near the IIE Office under Basistha police station jurisdiction.”

The investigation into this illicit operation is currently ongoing, with authorities actively probing the matter to gather more information and uncover additional details regarding the illegal activities carried out by the apprehended individuals.

Assam STF Busts Major Drug Trafficking Operation, Seizes Heroin Worth Rs 15 Crore

November 28, 2023, 3:04 pm

The Assam Special Task Force (STF) achieved a significant breakthrough, seizing a substantial cache of contraband drugs valued at Rs 15 crore and apprehending two alleged drug peddlers in the Kamrup district.

Partha Sarathi Mahanta, the DIG of STF, informed ANI that a staggering 1.800 kg of heroin, worth Rs 15 crore, was recovered from a vehicle en route from Manipur. The operation unfolded following intelligence received during the early hours, alerting authorities about narcotics being transported via a Tata DI vehicle from Manipur.

“The vehicle was intercepted at Saraighat, but upon sensing police presence, the drug peddlers attempted to evade capture by fleeing toward Changsari. To subdue them, two warning shots were fired. Upon searching the vehicle, a concealed compartment was discovered, revealing 1.800 kg of heroin, subsequently seized,” Mahanta explained.

After receiving information about drug trafficking, the STF quickly launched an operation led by Additional Superintendent of Police Kalyan Pathak. The successful operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, Sonu Ali from Garigaon and Arjun Basfore from Jalukbari, who were involved in the illegal trade.

Legal proceedings have commenced at the STF police station as necessary actions are taken following the significant drug bust. The STF remains committed to its continuous efforts against illegal drug activities, safeguarding communities from the menace of narcotics.

Assam STF nabs 6 drug peddlers in Guwahati, 46 gm heroin seized

September 23, 2023, 2:39 pm

On Saturday, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police arrested six individuals involved in drug trafficking and confiscated 46 grams of heroin in the Khanapara region of Guwahati.

According to authorities, the detained drug peddlers have been identified as Sanjay Biswa (28), Avtar Singh (30), Shyamal Pegu (19), Bikash Ali (23), Nayan Talukdar (28), and Yuvraj Kalyan (24).

Deputy Inspector General (STF) of Police Partha Sarathi Mahanta told the media that, “Acting upon a source input on a probable drugs consignment an operation was launched by STF Assam on Saturday in Guwahati to foil the criminal act by apprehending the persons involved.”

“Accordingly the team of STF Assam caught hold of a team of six drugs peddlers along with 46 grams of heroin concealed in 33 numbers of vials from their possession at Khanapara, Guwahati,” Mahanta said.

The heroin that was recovered and the six drug peddlers who were apprehended have been transferred to the local authorities at the Basistha police station in order to initiate the required legal procedures by filing a case.

Odisha police crackdown on ganja peddlers; properties worth over Rs 3 crore seized

May 29, 2023, 1:56 pm

Odisha police on Sunday seized over Rs 3 crore worth of cannabis (ganja), cash, and other properties from a father-son duo in raids across several locations officials said.

The duo- Bijay Kumar Pani (50) and his son Satrujit Pani (23)- was arrested by a Special Task Force (STF) on 3 May with six quintals of ganja and Rs 60 lakh in cash in their possession, Puri Superintendent of Police K Vishal Singh told reporters in a press conference. They were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) act, the Explosive Substance Act, and other relevant sections under the Indian Penal Code.

A financial investigation has been ordered in order to break the duo’s funding and trace and identify the illegally acquired property by the Panis.

A police team on Sunday, acting on a tip-ff, raided various locations and seized movable and immovable properties valued at more than Rs 3 crore from the accused. The duo had acquired several such properties from the ill-gotten money obtained by peddling cannabis, the Puri SP said.

The accused were procuring ganja from Kandhmal and had stored it at spread-out locations, with the intention of selling it during the upcoming Rath Yatra that starts in Puri this June.

UP gangster Anil Dujana killed in encounter in Meerut

May 4, 2023, 5:04 pm

The special task force of Uttar Pradesh’s police shot dead another gangster in an encounter.

Anil Dujana was famous for terrorising people in several cities in Uttar Pradesh, like Noida, Ghaziabad, and some of the Delhi-NCR regions. The gangster was killed in an encounter with the police in Meerut.

He was involved in at least 60 criminal cases.

Dujana was set free from jail a week ago. He was in prison for a murder case. After getting out of jail, he started threatening one of the main witnesses. He had planned to kill the witness, as per the police.

The STF started taking action against him and went to arrest him. During the operation, a gun battle started between Dujana and his gang and the police. In the fight, police shot him, sources said.

The encounter occurred on an unpaved road in a Meerut village. The police said that he and his gang were hiding there and started firing at the STF members. The police team reiterated this soon, and during this process, the gangster

Arunachal Police arrests prime accused in Khonsa jailbreak

April 3, 2023, 1:48 pm

A team of Tirap police station and STF of Arunachal Pradesh Police on Monday apprehended the NSCN-K (Niki Sumi faction) cadre Roksen Homcha who is the prime accused in the Khonsa jailbreak.

The accused was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh on his head. Rohit Rajbir Singh, Superintendent of Police, SIT of Arunachal Pradesh, said that the police team apprehended the NSCN-K (Niki Sumi faction) cadre from the general area of Borduria police station in Tirap district. “He was the prime accused of the Khonsa jailbreak that led to the death of Lt. Wangniam Bosai,” Rohit Rajbir Singh said.

Earlier, a case vide FIR No. 2/23 u/s 223/224/392/302/34 IPC r/w 25(1A)(B)/27 Arms Act and 10/13 UA Act was registered in Khonsa police station against Rocksen Homcha and Titpu Kitnyab, and they were named accused in the Khonsa jailbreak, in which Lt Ct Wangniam Bosai, APP, was martyred.

AYUSH admission scam: Uttar Pradesh STF arrests private hospital director in Mirzapur

March 1, 2023, 1:11 pm

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UPSTF) probing the AYUSH admission scam arrested the owner of a private medical college and hospital in Mirzapur early on Wednesday.
Dr Ritu Garg, the Director of Santushti Ayurvedic Medical College in Mirzapur was arrested and sent to jail till March 13, the STF said. Garg has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the admission of undeserving candidates by forging the NEET merit list in connivance with former Ayurveda director SN Singh and counselling in-charge Umakant Yadav.

57 Naxals, 283 wanted criminals arrested in 2022 by STF

January 7, 2023, 1:22 pm

In 2022 the Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar arrested 57 Naxals including six most wanted Naxals and also arrested 283 most wanted criminals in the STF. JS Gangwar, ADG (HQ) Patna said, “Many arms and ammunition were recovered in action taken by STF throughout the year. These included 14 regular weapons, 3 AK-47s, and 1 weapon belonging to the AK-56 series.” “33 Naxals were arrested by Bihar police from other states like UP, Delhi, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and West Bengal,” Gangwar, said.

STF seizes Royal Bengal Tiger’s skin

December 15, 2022, 10:53 am

A wildlife criminal has been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday with the skin of 7 feet long Royal Bengal Tiger (RBT). The poachers killed the two Royal Bengal Tigers in the Similipal tiger reserve. When the accused were striking a deal with a customer to sell the Tigers skin STF raided. Meanwhile, Biswajit Mohanty condemned the poaching incident and said, “A tiger skin was seized in Mayurbhanj district. Which obviously comes from the Simlipal tiger reserve. This exposes the lack of protection for wildlife investigators of the Simlipal tiger reserve.”