MP: Drug racket busted in Jabalpur; 6,600 injections seized, six held

June 6, 2026

Jabalpur: A drug racket involving medical representatives was busted by the Jabalpur Police, with 6,600 intoxicating injections seized and six persons arrested, police said on Saturday.

Drugs Supplied from Uttar Pradesh, Sold to Addicts

The accused were buying injections from Uttar Pradesh at cheap rates and selling them to addicts in Jabalpur for up to Rs 500 per dose. Police said the main supplier is still on the run.

The operation began after Belbagh Station House Officer (SHO) Jitendra Patkar received a tip-off that a major consignment of drug injections had reached Jabalpur by bus from Uttar Pradesh via Rewa, Satna and Katni.

Multiple Arrests After Coordinated Police Action

Jabalpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sampat Upadhyay formed a team under Assistant Superintendent of Police (Crime) Jitendra Singh.

Near Ramlila Ground, police stopped an e-rickshaw and arrested Durga Patel (46). He tried to escape but was caught.

Police recovered 3,200 injections from his e-rickshaw — including Avil and Talgesic vials.

During questioning, Durga Patel revealed links leading to Mohammad Arif and Amjad Khan, after which police made further arrests.

Another accused, Saurabh Sonkar, is absconding.

Medical Representatives Linked to Racket

Police said some medical representatives were also part of the network supplying injections sourced from Uttar Pradesh.

In a separate operation, Adhartal police recovered 3,400 more injections from another accused.

Officials said the drugs were being mixed and sold illegally to addicts for Rs 300 to Rs 500.

Cases have been registered under the Madhya Pradesh Drugs Control Act and the NDPS Act.