Hyderabad police intercept major Indian Gutka smuggling operation, two arrested

G.M. Chandio
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G.M. Chandio
Writer is an educationist, social activist and a working journalist. He has also worked with humanitarian organization & corporate sectors.
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  • In a significant crackdown on the illegal trade of harmful substances, Bhitai Nagar Police have successfully thwarted a large-scale attempt to smuggle Indian gutka into the city, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.
  • Acting on intelligence received, and in adherence to the directives of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hyderabad, Adeel Hussain Chandio, the Bhitai Nagar Police, under the leadership of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Inayat Ali Qureshi and Station House Officer (SHO) Inspector Ghulam Abbas Babar, launched a targeted operation.
  • “Our investigation is ongoing, and we are determined to trace the source of this illegal contraband.”This successful operation is part of the Hyderabad Police’s ongoing campaign to combat drug trafficking, the sale of illegal substances like gutka and mainpuri, and other social ills plaguing the city.
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In a significant crackdown on the illegal trade of harmful substances, Bhitai Nagar Police have successfully thwarted a large-scale attempt to smuggle Indian gutka into the city, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.
Acting on intelligence received, and in adherence to the directives of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hyderabad, Adeel Hussain Chandio, the Bhitai Nagar Police, under the leadership of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Inayat Ali Qureshi and Station House Officer (SHO) Inspector Ghulam Abbas Babar, launched a targeted operation.
During a routine check, officers intercepted a Toyota Corolla car and apprehended Muhammad Sharif and Muhammad Naveed, who were found to be transporting a substantial quantity of Indian gutka.
“This operation underscores our unwavering commitment to eradicating the menace of harmful substances from our community,” stated SSP Adeel Hussain Chandio. “We will continue to intensify our efforts to apprehend those involved in such illegal activities.”
The recovered gutka, an illegal and hazardous chewing tobacco product, was seized as evidence. A case has been registered against the arrested individuals under the Gutka and Mainpuri Act.
“We are currently investigating the suspects’ criminal history to determine any prior involvement in similar offenses,” said DSP Inayat Ali Qureshi. “Our investigation is ongoing, and we are determined to trace the source of this illegal contraband.”
This successful operation is part of the Hyderabad Police’s ongoing campaign to combat drug trafficking, the sale of illegal substances like gutka and mainpuri, and other social ills plaguing the city.
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Writer is an educationist, social activist and a working journalist. He has also worked with humanitarian organization & corporate sectors.