The Crime Branch has made a major breakthrough in dismantling an interstate drug supply network with the arrest of the prime accused, Tushar, who had been absconding in two NDPS cases. Officials confirmed that Tushar is the key mastermind behind the distribution of high-purity heroin worth over ₹8 crore across multiple states. According to investigators, Tushar operated a boutique as a front to conceal his narcotics business. While the boutique functioned as a legitimate establishment from the outside, it allegedly served as a cover for large-scale heroin distribution. The Crime Branch had been tracking his movements for months before finally apprehending him in a coordinated operation. Preliminary interrogation indicates that Tushar maintained strong links with interstate suppliers and managed a well-structured network responsible for circulating high-purity heroin in the region. The purity level of the seized substances suggests access to advanced procurement chains, raising concerns about deeper syndicate involvement. Authorities have intensified efforts to trace the rest of the network, identify financial routes, and uncover additional associates involved in the illegal trade. With Tushar’s arrest, the Crime Branch believes it has struck a decisive blow to the interstate drug circuit.
