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Kolhapur Crime: Large MD Drug Stock Seized From Hajgoli Poultry, 9 Detained
Maharashtra's Anti-Narcotics Task Force uncovered a large stock of MDMA and a suspected manufacturing unit at a poultry farm near the Karnataka border, detaining nine people. The operation, which led to the seizure of drugs and lab equipment worth over a crore rupees, has raised concerns about cross-border drug networks.
Raid on Poultry Farm Near Karnataka Border Yields Large Drug Haul
Maharashtra's Anti-Narcotics Task Force conducted a raid on a poultry farm in Hajgoli village near Saroli on Saturday evening, uncovering a large stock of MD drugs and materials allegedly linked to their handling. The operation, which continued late into the night, has brought the border region's suspected role in the narcotics trade into focus.
The action has created concern in the Chandgad taluka, according to the Lokmat Times, particularly because the location is close to the Maharashtra-Karnataka border and could be connected to a wider drug network. The Times of India reported that the raid targeted an alleged MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) manufacturing unit operating from the farm.
Detentions and Seizures
Lokmat Times reported that nine people were detained during the operation, including the poultry farm owner, four local residents, three suspects from Mumbai, and two from Belagavi. The Times of India's report, however, stated that seven people, including a local cashew trader and two persons from Belagavi, have been detained for questioning. The Times of India also noted that the raid was conducted after an investigation into a drug trafficking case registered at Nayanagar police station in Thane district.
According to the Lokmat Times, the poultry owner has been identified as Pappu Vitthal Maltwadkar. Santosh Sadanand Basrikatti and Kiran Ashok Shinde, both residents of Tudye, along with Rohit Shinde, were also reportedly brought to the farm for questioning. The report adds that investigators reached Hajgoli while probing a drug connection linked to Kurla in Mumbai, and that the task force had been conducting surveillance in the area in plain clothes for two days prior.
Scale of the Operation
Details from the Times of India indicate the scale of the operation, with officials seizing 208g of MDMA, along with chemicals, laboratory equipment, and other materials valued at approximately Rs 1.1 crore. The unit was allegedly being run from the poultry farm owned by Maltwadkar, which The Times of India notes is located just 20km from Belagavi and close to the Karnataka border. The location was allegedly chosen for its proximity to three states, potentially facilitating the supply of the drug to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Goa, The Times of India reported.
How each outlet told it
Lokmat Times
Framing: Emphasizes the large seizure of MD drug stock and the detention of nine individuals, but does not mention the manufacturing aspect or the specific drug type (MDMA). — Measured and factual: 'The action has created concern in the Chandgad taluka', 'Sources indicated that some suspects from Belagavi may have maintained contact with young people in the border region'.
Facts Included:
A Pune-based Anti-Narcotics Task Force team raided a poultry farm in Hajgoli village near Saroli on Saturday evening.
Large stock of MD drugs and materials allegedly linked to handling were uncovered.
Nine people were detained, including the poultry farm owner, four local residents, three suspects from Mumbai, and two from Belagavi.
The raid continued late into the night.
The location is close to the Maharashtra-Karnataka border and could be connected to a wider drug network.
Poultry owner identified as Pappu Vitthal Maltwadkar.
Santosh Sadanand Basrikatti and Kiran Ashok Shinde (both from Tudye) and Rohit Shinde were brought for questioning.
Investigators reached Hajgoli while probing a drug connection linked to Kurla in Mumbai.
Task force had been conducting surveillance in plain clothes for two days before the raid.
Some local residents were detained and questioned on Friday night.
Task Force Superintendent M. A. Makandar, DSP Vivek Patil, and PI Ningappa Choukande were involved.
Earlier discussions about an alleged drug factory in Dholgarwadi and a drug-related case in Mhalewadi.
A Mumbai-BelGaum-Hajgoli connection is under the scanner.
Some suspects from Belagavi may have maintained contact with young people in the border region and allegedly used them to store drugs.
Investigators are examining whether the Hajgoli operation is part of a larger organised network.
Framing: Emphasizes the busting of an MDMA unit at the farm, highlighting the border location. Does not mention the number detained. — Factual but concerned: 'raised concerns over the growing drug network in the border region'.
Facts Included:
Maharashtra's Anti-Narcotics Task Force busted an alleged MDMA manufacturing unit at a poultry farm at Hajagoli village.
The unit is 20km from Belagavi and close to Karnataka border.
Officials seized 208g of MDMA, chemicals, laboratory equipment and other materials worth around Rs 1.1 crore.
The unit was allegedly being run from a poultry farm owned by Pappu Malatwadkar.
Hajagoli is situated near Rakaskop in Karnataka.
The operation raised concerns over the growing drug network in the border region.
The raid was conducted after an investigation into a drug trafficking case registered at Nayanagar police station in Thane district.
The Pune-based Anti-Narcotics Task Force acted on information provided by an arrested accused, identified as Irfan Salim Khan.
The location was allegedly chosen because of its proximity to Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa.
The MDMA manufactured was reportedly being supplied to Mumbai, Bengaluru and Goa.
The poultry farm allegedly served as a cover due to the odour discouraging outsiders.
Seized materials included 70 litres of 40% monomethylamine, filter paper, a digital thermometer, density meter, test tubes, glass laboratory jars, indicator paper, speed controllers, an oven tester/griller and a mixing motor with a stand.
Seven people, including a local cashew trader and two persons from Belagavi, have been detained for questioning.
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ClaimA Pune-based Anti-Narcotics Task Force team raided a poultry farm in Hajgoli village near Saroli on Saturday evening.
ClaimNine people were detained during the raid, including the poultry farm owner, four local residents, three suspects from Mumbai, and two from Belagavi.
ClaimSantosh Sadanand Basrikatti and Kiran Ashok Shinde, both residents of Tudye, along with Rohit Shinde, were brought to the poultry farm for questioning.
ClaimTask Force Superintendent M. A. Makandar, Gadhinglaj Deputy Superintendent of Police Vivek Patil, and Chandgad Police Inspector Ningappa Choukande were involved in the operation.
ClaimMaharashtra's Anti-Narcotics Task Force busted an alleged MDMA manufacturing unit operating from a poultry farm at Hajagoli village in Chandgad taluk of Kolhapur district.
ClaimThe poultry farm allegedly served as a cover for the operation, as the odour associated with poultry farming discouraged outsiders from going near the premises.
ClaimSeized materials included 70 litres of 40% monomethylamine, filter paper, a digital thermometer, density meter, test tubes, glass laboratory jars, indicator paper, speed controllers, an oven tester/griller and a mixing motor with a stand.