Dombivli Crime: Auto-Rickshaw Driver Held With MD Drugs Worth ₹1.5 Lakh
Dombivli, October 7, 2026: Manpada police have busted an alleged drug peddling operation being run under the guise of an auto-rickshaw business in Dombivli, arresting a driver and recovering MD (mephedrone) drugs worth around Rs 1.5 lakh from his possession. The arrested accused has been identified as Ramchandra Kolekar, a resident of Titwala. According to the police, Kolekar worked as an…
In Dombivli on October 7, 2026, the Manpada police have apprehended an auto-rickshaw driver, Ramchandra Kolekar, in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation. Kolekar, a resident of Titwala, was found in possession of around Rs 1.5 lakh worth of mephedrone (MD) drugs. The police suspect that Kolekar was using his auto-rickshaw business as a cover for his illegal drug activities.
Acting on a tip-off, the Manpada police set up a trap to catch Kolekar. During the operation, they discovered the drugs during a search of his vehicle. Kolekar has been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and is currently in police custody. Authorities are investigating the source of the seized drugs and are looking into whether Kolekar was part of a larger drug supply network.
They are also exploring if other individuals were involved in the illicit trade. This bust is part of a broader police initiative to curb the illegal trade of narcotics in the Dombivli region. Further updates on the case are anticipated as the investigation continues.
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