Baran: In a major crackdown against narcotics traffickers and organized drug networks, Rajasthan Police has launched an unusual but strong action in Baran district by cutting electricity connections of alleged drug smugglers involved in illegal activities and power theft. Acting under a “zero tolerance” policy, the district police, in coordination with the electricity department, disconnected the power supply of 12 identified traffickers and imposed penalties worth nearly ₹4 lakh for electricity theft.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Baran Superintendent of Police Abhishek Andasu and targeted several notorious offenders operating in the Chhabra circle of the district.
Joint Police-Electricity Department Operation
According to SP Abhishek Andasu, local police stations in the Chhabra circle had been monitoring individuals allegedly involved in the trafficking of narcotic and NDPS substances for a long period. During the investigation, police received intelligence inputs suggesting that many of these accused were not only running illegal drug-related operations from their premises but were also stealing electricity in violation of power regulations.
The information was immediately shared with the electricity department, following which a coordinated action plan was prepared. Teams from the electricity departments of Chhabra and Chhipabarod, along with police teams from four police stations — Chhabra, Chhipabarod, Harnawadashahji and Sarathal — carried out simultaneous surprise raids at multiple locations.
During inspections, officials confirmed cases of illegal electricity usage and power theft. Electricity connections at the houses, shops and commercial establishments linked to the accused were immediately disconnected, and VCRs (Violation Case Reports) were issued as per rules.
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List of Accused Targeted in the Crackdown
The joint teams disconnected illegal power connections linked to the following accused persons:
Chhabra Police Station Area
- Balveer alias Ballu Sansi (Ganpati Nagar)
- Rajaram Meena
- Ashok Meena
- Ramgopal Meena
- Kallu alias Chhotulal Meena
(All residents of Govindpura)
Harnawadashahji Police Station Area
- Jagannath Meena
- Dinesh Meena
(Residents of Prempuriya)
Chhipabarod Police Station Area
- Ghanshyam Meena (Handikoh, currently residing in Basant Vihar)
- Anita Meena (Deoli Arab Road, Kota)
- Kishore Kumar Meena
- Gulabchand
(Residents of Handikoh)
Sarathal Police Station Area
- Beeram Lodha
- Rahul Lodha
(Action carried out at their houses and shops located in Harnawadashahji)
SP Warns of Property Seizure
Through this action, SP Abhishek Andasu issued a stern warning to narcotics traffickers and their support networks. He stated that Baran Police is not only committed to sending drug traffickers to jail through strict legal action but is also identifying movable and immovable properties allegedly acquired through illegal earnings.
The SP further warned that authorities are preparing for future action to seize benami and illegally acquired assets linked to drug syndicates and their associates.
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Officials Behind the Operation
The operation was jointly executed by police and electricity department officials who coordinated closely during the raids.
Police Team
- Circle Officer Chhabra: Tarachand
- SHO Chhabra: Rajesh Khatana
- SHO Chhipabarod: Yogesh Kumar
- SHO Harnawadashahji: Deendayal and police teams
Electricity Department Team
- Ansar Ahmad (JEN Chhabra)
- Vikas (AEN Harnawadashahji)
- Neeraj (AEN Chhipabarod)
- City Incharge Surendra Nagar
- Lineman Jagdish Sharma along with FRT teams
The operation is being viewed as a significant and innovative step by Rajasthan Police in targeting the financial and operational infrastructure of drug trafficking networks in the region.