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Rajasthan: Doctor among two arrested in Kotputli; drug consignment seized

September 09, 2025

Jaipur, Sep 9

In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, the Rajasthan Crime Branch, in coordination with Kotputli Police, arrested two accused, including a doctor and seized a huge quantity of narcotic capsules and syrups.

A special team led by Inspector Ram Singh Nathawat, with members Devendra Singh, Head Constable Mahavir Singh, Constable Jitendra Singh and Hemant Sharma, received a tip-off about illegal drug sales in Kotputli.

During interrogation, Manoj disclosed that the consignment belonged to Dr. Avinash Sharma (39), son of Suresh Kumar, who runs a clinic on the highway. Acting swiftly, police raided the clinic and recovered 1,240 narcotic capsules and 14 bottles of syrup.

Constable Devendra Singh played a key role, supported by HC Hemant Sharma, Constable Sohan Yadav, and several others under the leadership of Inspector Nathawat

 

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