Kalyan Police Arrest Five in ₹34.18‑Crore Heroin Trafficking Case
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On September 10, 2026, Kalyan police dismantled an organised drug trafficking ring, seizing 9.768 kg of heroin worth ₹34.18 crore. Five suspects were arrested and charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The operation was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Zende and involved coordinated raids across the region. The case highlights the ongoing crackdown on large‑scale drug smuggling in Maharashtra.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 75% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): India Today
Sources
- Kalyan Police Invoke MCOCA Against Drug Network, 5 Held With Heroin Worth ₹34.18 Crore — Free Press Journal (center)
- Mumbai Crime Branch Busts Cyber Fraud Network Involving ₹350 Crore Transactions, Three Arrested — Free Press Journal (center)
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- Chhota Rajan's name used to threaten Mumbai developer, 5 arrested for extortion — India Today (right-leaning)