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Crime
Rajasthan Anti‑Narcotics Force Nabs 17‑Year Fugitive Haji Shabir Ahmed Khan in Anantnag
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 09:00 PM
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The Rajasthan Anti‑Narcotics Task Force captured Haji, also known as Shabir Ahmed Khan, a wanted narcotics smuggler who had evaded arrest for 17 years, in Anantnag after a three‑day undercover operation.
Rajasthan’s Anti‑Narcotics Task Force announced the arrest of Haji, identified as Shabir Ahmed Khan, a narcotics trafficker who had been on the run for 17 years. The suspect was wanted after a ₹25,000 reward was announced for information leading to his capture.
The operation culminated in Anantnag, where officers, disguised in civilian attire, tracked the suspect’s vehicle for three days before confronting him.
Police officials said the prolonged surveillance allowed them to confirm the suspect’s identity and secure his apprehension without incident.
The successful arrest underscores the task force’s continued focus on curbing drug trafficking across state borders, even in regions outside Rajasthan.
The operation culminated in Anantnag, where officers, disguised in civilian attire, tracked the suspect’s vehicle for three days before confronting him.
Police officials said the prolonged surveillance allowed them to confirm the suspect’s identity and secure his apprehension without incident.
The successful arrest underscores the task force’s continued focus on curbing drug trafficking across state borders, even in regions outside Rajasthan.