West Bengal Man Caught in Hyderabad with ₹7.6 Lakh Amphetamine Stash

Fast Summary:

• An interstate drug supplier from West Bengal, Rajikul Hoque (21), was arrested in Hyderabad on Friday.
• The police seized 50 grams of amphetamine, a banned stimulant drug, worth ₹7.6 lakh.
• The operation was carried out by the Commissioner’s Task Force (East Zone) and Chilkalguda police near Line Bazar Masjid.
• Hoque hails from Subedar Tola village in Malda district, West Bengal, and had previously worked as a mason in Hyderabad before returning home due to financial difficulties.
• He reportedly entered the drug trade after being persuaded by Mojibur Mistri, a known drug dealer from Malda who is currently absconding.
• Hoque procured the drugs and returned to Hyderabad with plans to sell them locally but was apprehended before any transactions.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The arrest of Rajikul Hoque underscores the continuing challenges india faces in combating interstate drug trafficking operations. the involvement of economically disadvantaged individuals highlights how poverty and financial stress are exploited by organized networks like Mojibur Mistri’s operations, pointing to broader socio-economic issues that intersect with criminal activity. Additionally, the seizure of amphetamine indicates an ongoing demand for synthetic stimulant drugs despite their illegal status.

For law enforcement agencies across states such as Telangana and West Bengal, this instance demonstrates both progress in intercepting traffickers but also reveals gaps where absconding figures like Mojibur remain elusive-suggesting room for improved inter-state coordination among police forces.With illicit substances crossing state boundaries regularly, national efforts must emphasize intelligence sharing and targeted action while also considering rehabilitation strategies for those drawn into these trades under duress.

Read more: Published – July 18,2025 07:38 pm IST