Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (May 16, 2026) announced that the Narcotics Control Bureau has seized the first-ever consignment of Captagon, the so-called "Jihadi Drug", worth ₹182 crore.In a post on X, he said the Modi government has resolved to make a "Drug-Free India".Modi govt is resolved for a 'Drug-Free India'.Glad to share that through 'Operation RAGEPILL', our agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called "Jihadi Drug", worth ₹182 crore. The busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and…— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 16, 2026"Glad to share that through 'Operation RAGEPILL', our agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called "Jihadi Drug", worth ₹182 crore," Mr. Shah said."The busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs," he said."I repeat we will clamp down on every gram of drugs entering India or leaving the country using our territory as the transit route. Kudos to the brave and vigilant warriors of the NCB. @narcoticsbureau," Mr. Shah said. Published - May 16, 2026 01:20 pm IST
