Overview

• Two school teachers—a 35-year-old private school chemistry instructor and a 25-year-old government school science teacher—were arrested on July 8 in Sri Ganganagar after NCB’s Jodhpur unit raided their rented flat.
• Investigators uncovered a fully equipped clandestine laboratory in the flat used to synthesize the stimulant mephedrone.
• They seized about 780 grams of the banned drug, precursor chemicals like acetone, benzene and methylamine, and specialized lab apparatus.
• Surveillance showed the pair had rented the apartment two months ago and sourced chemicals and equipment from Delhi to sustain their operation.
• Authorities estimate the teachers generated around Rs 15 crore in sales over two months and are probing ties to a broader decentralized distribution network under the NDPS Act.