What is the dark web drug network Team Kalki?

Team Kalki was a drug trafficking network that operated on dark web forums and used encrypted apps to send over 1,000 narcotics parcels across India.

Who founded the Team Kalki drug network?

The network was founded by Anurag Thakur and Vikas Rathi, who met and formed their partnership while incarcerated in Tihar Jail.

How did Team Kalki distribute drugs within India?

Distribution inside India utilized Speed Post and private courier services, along with 'dead drop' methods in parts of Delhi.

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Dark Web Drug Ring Busted: 1000+ Parcels Sent

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Summary

NCB dismantled a darknet drug network that sent over 1,000 parcels.
The network, Team Kalki, used dark web forums and encrypted apps.
Partners Anurag Thakur and Vikas Rathi formed the network in jail.

Dark Web Drug Ring Busted: 1000+ Parcels Sent

A major darknet-based drug trafficking network, operating under the name Team Kalki, has been dismantled by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). This network was responsible for sending more than 1,000 parcels of narcotics to various buyers throughout India between January 2025 and March 2026. The group utilized dark web forums like Dread for sales and encrypted messaging apps for communication, maintaining a discreet and wide-reaching operation.

The partnership behind Team Kalki was formed by Anurag Thakur and Vikas Rathi during their time in Delhi's Tihar Jail. Following an extensive three-month surveillance, the NCB conducted a successful operation in Delhi. This operation led to the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs, including LSD blotters, MDMA tablets and liquid, charas, and amphetamine, sourced from vendors in the Netherlands, Poland, and Germany.