New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that Indian anti-narcotics agencies have made the country’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, a banned stimulant often referred to as the “Jihadi drug”, with the consignment valued at approximately Rs 182 crore.

In a post on X, Shah said the breakthrough was achieved under “Operation RAGEPILL”, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to building a drug-free India.

“Glad to share that through Operation RAGEPILL, our agencies have carried out the first-ever seizure of Captagon worth Rs 182 crore,” the minister said.

He added that the narcotics consignment, which was allegedly meant to be smuggled to the Middle East, was intercepted by the Narcotics Control Bureau, and a foreign national has been taken into custody in connection with the case.

Calling the operation a strong demonstration of India’s zero-tolerance approach towards narcotics trafficking, Shah said authorities would continue to crack down on every attempt to use Indian territory for drug smuggling, whether for domestic circulation or international transit.

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He also commended officers of the NCB for their vigilance and successful execution of the operation, reiterating the government’s resolve to eliminate drug networks operating through or within the country.