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Pune, July 19, 2025:
A suspended MBBS doctor was arrested alongside two associates after being caught with 56 grams of mephedrone—commonly known as MD—worth an estimated ₹15 lakh, according to the Pune Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Cell1.
Arrest and Seizure
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The operation unfolded on July 16 near Hotel Nimantran in Bibwewadi, following a tip-off that three individuals were planning to sell drugs at the location.
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Police conducted a raid and seized 56 grams of mephedrone, a car, and multiple mobile phones.
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The market value of the seized mephedrone was calculated as:
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₹5 lakh from the doctor
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₹6.38 lakh from Samuel Pratap
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₹3.25 lakh from Aniket Kudle
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Identities and Background
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Those arrested have been identified as:
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Mohammad (27), a suspended doctor originally from Jammu, currently residing in Undri
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Samuel Balasaheb Pratap (28)
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Aniket Vitthal Kudle (27)
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The doctor, previously employed at a prominent city hospital, had already been arrested in a similar drug-related case two years ago.
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Following his earlier arrest for supplying illegal narcotics, he was suspended from his medical post but allegedly resumed his involvement in drug smuggling after release.
Police Action
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The anti-narcotics operation was conducted under the direction of Additional CP (Crime) Pankaj Deshmuk, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Nikhil Pingle, Assistant Commissioner Rajendra Mulik, and was led by Senior Inspector Prashant Annachhatre.
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Officers including Assistant Inspector Anil Suravase, Sub-Inspector Digambar Kokate, and Sandeep Shirke participated in the raid.
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Police sources state that the doctor and Kudle had previously been arrested in drug-related offenses in Bundgarden. Investigators suspect that the group supplied mephedrone to clients within their network.
Disclaimer
This article is based on preliminary information provided by law enforcement authorities and other public sources. Details may change as investigations progress. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The intention is solely to inform the public; it does not imply guilt or innocence of any parties involved.
