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Crime
Former National Wrestler Nabbed in Ranchi Drug Case After Three Years on the Run
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 09:19 AM
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A former Indian national wrestler was arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, in connection with a drug case, ending a three‑year manhunt.
Ranchi police apprehended a former Indian national wrestler on Thursday, linking him to a local drug investigation that has been ongoing for several months. The arrest took place at a residence in the city after the authorities tracked the suspect using intelligence inputs.
The wrestler, who represented India in international competitions during his career, had been evading law enforcement for three years following the filing of a case alleging his involvement in the procurement and distribution of narcotics. His fugitive status had drawn attention from both sports circles and the media.
According to a statement from the Jharkhand Police, the accused will be produced before the district court where formal charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act are expected to be filed. The police also indicated that further investigations will focus on uncovering any wider network associated with the suspect.
The development underscores the state's intensified crackdown on drug-related offenses and serves as a reminder that high‑profile individuals are not exempt from legal scrutiny.
The wrestler, who represented India in international competitions during his career, had been evading law enforcement for three years following the filing of a case alleging his involvement in the procurement and distribution of narcotics. His fugitive status had drawn attention from both sports circles and the media.
According to a statement from the Jharkhand Police, the accused will be produced before the district court where formal charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act are expected to be filed. The police also indicated that further investigations will focus on uncovering any wider network associated with the suspect.
The development underscores the state's intensified crackdown on drug-related offenses and serves as a reminder that high‑profile individuals are not exempt from legal scrutiny.