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Crime
Khandwa: Dealer arrested with brown sugar, accomplice escapes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:37 PM
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Police in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, arrested one drug dealer and seized 57,200 rupees worth of brown sugar, while his accomplice managed to flee the scene.
Police authorities in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, have cracked down on a drug trafficking operation, leading to the arrest of one suspect and the seizure of significant quantities of illicit substances. The incident took place in the Mortakka area, where law enforcement officials intercepted a dealer attempting to transport banned drugs.
During the operation, police seized brown sugar valued at approximately 57,200 rupees. This substance is often used as a carrier for narcotics or consumed directly as a drug in certain regions. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts by local police to curb the supply chain of illegal narcotics in the district.
While one of the accused was taken into custody, his accomplice managed to escape from the scene. Police have launched a search operation to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspect. Authorities are investigating the source of the drugs and the network involved in their distribution.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Local police have stated that they are committed to ensuring strict enforcement of drug control laws to maintain public safety in Khandwa.
During the operation, police seized brown sugar valued at approximately 57,200 rupees. This substance is often used as a carrier for narcotics or consumed directly as a drug in certain regions. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts by local police to curb the supply chain of illegal narcotics in the district.
While one of the accused was taken into custody, his accomplice managed to escape from the scene. Police have launched a search operation to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspect. Authorities are investigating the source of the drugs and the network involved in their distribution.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Local police have stated that they are committed to ensuring strict enforcement of drug control laws to maintain public safety in Khandwa.