BREAKING: Ahmedabad Crime Branch Shoots ₹25 Crore Drug Case Accused in Leg After Dramatic Escape Bid Near Riverfront
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AHMEDABAD — In a dramatic turn of events on Monday evening, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch opened fire on Kafil Ahmed, the main accused in a massive ₹25 crore drug racket, after he attempted to escape from police custody near the Sabarmati Riverfront.
The incident unfolded at approximately 4:30 pm when Crime Branch personnel were transporting Ahmed. Seizing an opportunity, the accused launched a bid to break free, triggering a tense physical tussle with the police team. As the situation escalated and the suspect attempted to flee, officers fired in self-defence, striking Ahmed in the leg.
Rushed to Civil Hospital
Following the shooting, the injured accused was swiftly rushed to the Asarwa Civil Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Senior police officials rushed to the scene as the high-profile shootout created a major stir across the city. Further details regarding the operation are awaited as the investigation continues.
The Arrest and Drug Seizure
The violent escape attempt follows a major joint operation by the Ahmedabad and Surat Crime Branches that dismantled an interstate drug cartel. Authorities had intercepted a Mahindra XUV near the CTM Toll Plaza on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway, unearthing contraband valued at ₹25.65 crore—including 4.531 kilograms of Afghan heroin worth ₹22.65 crore and 2.497 kilograms of mephedrone (MD) worth ₹2.99 crore.
Investigators revealed that fifty-nine-year-old Kafil Ahmed boasts an extensive criminal background spanning decades. He has faced multiple convictions totalling 45 years across various NDPS cases, including an 18-kilogram charas seizure by NCB Jaipur and a previous amphetamine case in Gujarat, and was out on bail when arrested for the massive narcotics haul.
