Pune: Rs 2.32 Lakh Worth of Illegal Injections Seized, Repeat Offender Arrested in Pimpri Chinchwad

Pimpri Chinchwad, 14th September 2024: Two people, including a repeat offender, have been arrested by officials of the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) for selling illegal drug injections used for intoxication. The injections, which were Mephentermine, are notorious not only for causing intoxication but also for being misused by bodybuilders to enhance endurance. Injections and other goods worth Rs 2.32 lakhs were seized. The operation was conducted by PCPC’s Crime Branch Unit 1.

Crime Branch Unit 1 has arrested Sumit Ganesh Pille (32, resident of Chikhali) and Kanishkraj aka Rana Arun Surawase (21, resident of Chikhali). A case has been registered at Chikhali Police Station under Sections 123 (causing hurt using poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence), 278 (sale of the drug as a different drug or preparation), 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 3(5) (acts done by several individuals in furtherance of common intention). Police Constable Balasaheb Ichake reported the incident to the Chikhali Police Station.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Doiphode, PCPC officials are actively working to take action against and prevent drug and narcotics trafficking in the city. On 11th September, while gathering information about these peddlers, Police Constable Somnath Borhade received a tip from a trusted source that two individuals were arriving with injections intended for intoxication to sell in the Newale Wasti area of Chikhali.

Crime Branch Unit 1 set up a trap and identified two suspicious individuals. When intercepted, they were checked, and Mephentermine Sulphate Injections IPs were found in their possession. Two two-wheelers, mobile phones, and injections worth Rs 2,32,000 were seized. Accused Pille is a known criminal with 14 cases registered against him in Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune.

This operation was conducted under the guidance of Pimpri Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinoy Kumar Choubey, Joint Commissioner of Police Dr Shashikant Mahavarkar, Additional Commissioner of Police Vasant Pardeshi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Doiphode, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dr Vishal Hire, and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime 1) Balasaheb Kopnar. The Crime Branch Unit 1 team, led by Senior Police Inspector Jitendra Kadam, included Police Sub-Inspector Shivaji Kanade and Police Constables Somnath Borhade, Mahadev Jawale, Manoj Kumar Kamale, Shridhan Ichake, Ajit Rupanwar, Pramod Garje, and Tanaji Pansare.

Risks and Legal Status of Mephentermine

Mephentermine Sulphate Injections IP are used to treat low blood pressure during surgery. However, they are illegal in India due to their potential for abuse. People sometimes misuse them to gain muscle or for intoxication, which can be very dangerous. Misuse can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, strokes, or heart attacks. The drug’s illegal status is intended to prevent these risks and protect people from harmful effects.