Who is Shaikh Ashfak Shaikh Isaq?

Shaikh Ashfak Shaikh Isaq is the alleged mastermind of a major drug trafficking racket involving cough syrup and sleeping pills, who was arrested in Nashik after evading police for 20 days.

What was seized during the arrest of the drug racket mastermind?

During the arrest, police seized a car and Rs 4,74,500 in cash from Shaikh Ashfak Shaikh Isaq. His associates were found with mobile phones.

What action is being taken against drug trafficking gangs in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar?

Action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) is planned against drug trafficking gangs and their financiers, with 12 gangs already booked under MCOCA.

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Drug Kingpin Nabbed After 20-Day Hunt

20 Feb

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Summary

Drug racket mastermind arrested after 20 days on the run.
Police seized Rs 4,74,500 cash and a car from the accused.
MCOCA action planned against drug trafficking gangs and funders.

Shaikh Ashfak Shaikh Isaq, the alleged mastermind behind a significant drug trafficking operation, was apprehended in Nashik on Wednesday. He had been evading authorities for approximately 20 days, reportedly moving across India and potentially visiting Nepal. His arrest followed a tip-off, and police, with assistance from Nashik police, subdued him after he attempted to resist.

The operation, a joint effort between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik police, targeted a racket involving cough syrup and sleeping pills. Ashfak, allegedly a drug addict himself, was arrested from a hotel. Authorities also seized a car and Rs 4,74,500 in cash from him, while his associates were found with mobile phones. The total value of seized property amounts to Rs 19,44,500.