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NIA Chargesheets Vishal Pachar as Alleged Mastermind of Pakistan-Linked Arms and Narcotics Network

The Jaipur filing signals a hard-line prosecution under UAPA, the Arms Act, the NDPS Act, plus the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Overview

  • Investigators allege Pachar procured, transported and distributed prohibited weapons, ammunition and heroin across Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.
  • The probe details high-powered drone drops near border areas with gang members retrieving consignments for onward distribution.
  • Encrypted communication channels and cross-border couriers were allegedly used to move arms and narcotics through multiple states.
  • The agency describes a nexus between illegal arms suppliers and drug traffickers that targeted youth with psychotropic substances to foster addiction and disaffection toward authorities.
  • The NIA, which took over the case from state police, says investigations continue to identify additional accused and dismantle the wider network.