Family-Run Heroin Trafficking Network Busted in Delhi-NCR

The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a major heroin supply network allegedly operated by members of a single family across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Police arrested six accused and seized 2 kg and 250 grams of heroin, estimated to be worth around ₹5 crore in the international market. The case, registered on September 10, 2026, was the first to be recorded at the newly established ANTF police station. Acting on specific information, a team led by Sub-Inspector Vipin Rathi intercepted two motorcycles near the Signature Bridge–Khajuri Khas area in the early hours of September 11. The police arrested Rohit Diwakar of Rajouri Garden, his wife and his brother Vishal Diwakar. A search of Vishal’s backpack led to the recovery of 2 kg and 6 grams of heroin. Two motorcycles were also seized, and a case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Based on information provided by the accused, police arrested Afroz Ali, a resident of Dilshad Garden, in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, on September 15. Another 104 grams of heroin were recovered from his flat in Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad.

On September 25, the police arrested 23-year-old Chirag, a resident of Khayala, in Burari. They recovered 140 grams of heroin allegedly concealed in a bathroom, along with ₹37,400 in cash and a scooter. Investigators found that Chirag had allegedly resumed drug trafficking after being released on interim bail on medical grounds relating to his wife's illness. On November 10, the sixth accused, Gaurav, was arrested in Ghaziabad. Police seized ₹36,000 in cash and a Mahindra Thar vehicle allegedly purchased with proceeds from drug trafficking. Gaurav reportedly has five previous criminal cases against him. The investigation also revealed alleged family links among several members of the network. Police identified Afroz Ali as the brother of Vicky, who is an accused in other drug cases, and the maternal uncle of Imran. Rohit’s mother-in-law and sister-in-law had also allegedly been named as accused in an earlier drug case. Although the three people arrested on September 11 had no previous criminal records, investigators said their wider family was allegedly involved in the illegal trade.