Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh):
Police and city crime branch on Monday produced Anshul Singh alias Bhuri, the close aide of prime accused Yaseen Machhli before the court after completion of his emand period in Bhopal’s MD drug syndicate case.
The court extended Bhuri’s police remand by three more days, that is, till August 7, said police.
During his initial four-day remand, Bhuri reportedly revealed crucial information related to MD drug trafficking and exploitation of women. These revelations have led the crime branch to conduct a series of raids in search of other accused linked to Machhli gang.
According to ongoing investigation, Anshul Singh, a resident of Tulsi Nagar, is involved in more than 20 criminal cases. These include charges of attempted murder, arms smuggling, illicit liquor sale and assault.
He worked as Yaseen’s right-hand man and played a key role in supply and distribution of MD drugs alongside Shahwar Machhli, said police.
Police sources confirmed that Anshul's mobile chats have provided vital leads. Investigations are underway regarding criminal cases registered against him across different police stations.
So far, nine people associated with Machhli gang have been arrested in connection with the drug syndicate. Those arrested are Yaseen, Sharik, Shahwar, Jagjit Singh alias Jagga, Mohit Baghel, Saifuddin, Ashu alias Shahrukh, and Anshul Singh alias Bhuri and Taufiq. Interrogations of other individuals are underway.
Taufiq asrrested with pistol
The Crime Branch on Monday arrested Taufiq, a resident of Naveen Nagar, Aishbagh, based on inputs from Anshul alias Bhuri. Investigations revealed that Anshul, linked to Yaseen Machhli's drug syndicate, had involved Taufiq in the gang. A pistol and live cartridges were recovered from Taufiq. He will be produced in court on Tuesday for remand.
