Hubballi: In a crackdown on narcotics, the Old Hubli Police arrested 12 men on Wednesday night for their alleged involvement in the illegal sale of drugs. The arrests took place in a dilapidated building located at the P&T Quarters in Aravind Nagar.
The individuals arrested include Abhishek Chalawadi and Furkhan from Godake, Mahamad Ayaz from Ganeshpet, Ismail Kaladagi from Ishwar Nagar, and Jafar, Mahammad Sadhik, and Roshan Soyeb (also known as Babloo Kolar) from Anand Nagar. Also apprehended were Juber Pathan from Sadarasopada, Shanwaj Byahatti and Sohil Mulla from Ajmer Nagar, and Salim Sulthanpur and Kareem Fulthan from Mehboob Nagar in the city.
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Acting on a tip-off from local residents about suspicious activities in the abandoned structure, the police conducted a raid on the premises. During the operation, authorities seized 1.365 kg of ganja valued at ₹1 lakh, ₹2,000 in cash, three two-wheelers, and nine mobile phones.
A case has been registered at the Old Hubli Police Station, and further investigations are ongoing to uncover more details about the drug network.
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