Rs 25 Lakh MD Seized: Family Drug Ring Exposed

In a significant operation, Kotwali police in Nagpur arrested a father and son duo, Vijay Rajput (58) and Abhishek Rajput (20), for their alleged involvement in the illicit MD (mephedrone) trade. The raid, conducted on Tuesday night in the Sonia Gandhi Slum near Mahal, resulted in the seizure of 142 grams of mephedrone, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs 25 lakh.

This arrest is notable as it may be the first instance of a father-son pair being apprehended in an MD-related case within the city. Police suspect that their role was primarily to store and facilitate the distribution of the contraband, which they claimed belonged to a relative, Aniket Rajput, who is now absconding.

Authorities are actively investigating the backward and forward linkages of this drug trade. The probe aims to trace the origin of the seized narcotics and uncover any broader criminal network operating within the region. The involvement of family members indicates a potentially evolving trend in the city's drug trafficking landscape.