New Delhi: The Outer North District Police have executed a major operation against drug traffickers who amassed assets worth crores through the illicit drug trade. Acting within the Narela police station area, the Anti-Narcotics Squad recovered ₹56,69,500 in cash, 355 grams of gold jewellery, 161 grams of silver jewellery, and four property documents from the premises of a female drug trafficker named Parvati. During a press conference at Delhi Police Headquarters, DCP Shobhit D. Saxena stated that the seized cash, jewellery, and property documents represent proceeds of crime generated through drug trafficking. This action was taken under FIR No. 617/26 (dated September 23, 2026) registered at Narela Police Station under Sections 21, 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act.
Wealth Amassed from Drug Trade; Police Uncover the Truth
According to the police, a raid was conducted on September 23 on the second floor of a house in New Sanoth Colony, Bawana, following a tip-off. During the operation, the female accused, Parvati (wife of Niyaz), and her alleged bodyguard, Vikas alias Shanu, were arrested. Authorities recovered 939 grams of heroin (smack), 615 grams of adulterated powder, and ₹7,93,170 in cash from their possession. A Tata Harrier car was also seized at the scene. Interrogation reportedly revealed that Parvati had long been involved in drug trafficking across the Bawana and Narela areas. According to the police, she was linked to an interstate network that sourced narcotics from Rajasthan and supplied them in the area.
Locker Opened, Revealing Proceeds from the Drug Trade
As the investigation progressed, the police conducted a search on September 28 at a house in J.J. Colony, Bawana—a location identified by the accused, Parvati. During the search, a significant amount of cash and valuables was recovered. According to the police, the haul included ₹56.69 lakh in cash, 355 grams of gold jewellery, 161 grams of silver jewellery, and property registration documents for four plots/houses. The police state that this recovery exposes an alleged network that converted money earned from the narcotics trade into cash, gold, and immovable assets. The investigating agency is now working to identify other assets and bank accounts linked to the accused.
Drug Network Link Traced to Rajasthan
In connection with this case, the police had also arrested an alleged supplier, Saheb Khan (alias Sonu), a resident of Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, on September 25. According to the police, 265 grams of heroin (smack) were recovered from his possession. The accused’s Swift car has also been seized.
Total Recoveries Reveal the Full Scope of the Drug Trade
In this operation, the police recovered a total of 1.204 kg of heroin, 615 grams of adulterated powder, ₹64,62,670 in cash, 355 grams of gold jewellery, 161 grams of silver jewellery, and four property documents. Additionally, a Tata Harrier and a Swift car were seized. According to the police, all three accused in the case have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The investigation is now focused on tracing other assets purchased with drug money, bank accounts, and the financial network involved. Action will also be taken to freeze and attach the proceeds of the crime under relevant provisions. This entire operation was conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Squad team under the leadership of Inspector Gaurav Chaudhary. The team executed the operation under the supervision of the ACP (Operations), Outer North District, and the overall monitoring of the DCP, Outer North District.
