Pratapgarh Police Dismantle Drug Kingpin's Financial Empire in Operation Trinetra

Pratapgarh. In a significant move to dismantle the financial foundations of narcotics trafficking, the Pratapgarh police have successfully frozen illegal assets valued at approximately 3.92 crore rupees. This action was executed under the provisions of Section 68-F(1) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, targeting a local operative identified as Rasheed Khan. The seized assets include a luxurious two-story residence in Devaldi village, surrounding land, and two motorcycles, all allegedly acquired through the proceeds of illicit drug trade.

The operation, conducted under the banner of Operation Trinetra, received formal approval from the Competent Authority and Administrator in New Delhi on November 9. Following this authorization, a specialized team from the Arnod police station officially marked the properties with freezing notices on November 11. The initiative was spearheaded by Superintendent of Police Vishal Jangid, with strategic oversight provided by Additional Superintendent of Police Jaidev Siag and Deputy Superintendent Chandrashekhar Paliwal.

The investigation into Khan’s finances began after his arrest in May 2026. Authorities linked him to a major drug seizure in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where law enforcement had recovered MD and cannabis. Investigations revealed that Khan acted as the primary supplier for the consignment intercepted by Gujarat police. Currently, the accused is incarcerated at the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, awaiting trial for his involvement in multiple narcotics cases across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Police intelligence suggested that Khan had utilized his illicit earnings to construct a high-end home in his native village while registering vehicles in the names of associates to evade detection. A thorough financial audit conducted by the Arnod police confirmed that these assets were disproportionate to his known sources of income. The seized property includes the main residence valued at 3.90 crore rupees and two motorcycles worth approximately 2 lakh rupees.

Beyond the Gandhinagar case, Khan faces additional charges in Pratapgarh, where he was previously declared a wanted offender with a bounty of 5,000 rupees. The local police department has reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and seizing assets linked to organized crime to ensure that traffickers cannot benefit from their illegal activities. This systematic approach aims to weaken the economic networks that sustain drug distribution in the region.