March 7
Special Task Force of Odisha Crime Branch seized the illegal properties acquired by most wanted drug trafficker Anil Pandi during probe in an NDPS case. As stated, the properties worth around Rs 2 crore have been seized.
The seized properties included one palatial 3-storey building having luxurious amenities like swimming pool and 33 plots and bank deposits. The the building has been evaluated by the PWD R&B to be worth around Rs 1.5 crore. The valuation of other assets is in process, the STF Odisha said in a release.
A detailed proposal for confirmation of seizure/forfeiture of the properties earned out of illegal contraband drugs business was sent to the office of Competent Authority, Kolkata as per provision of Sec. 68 (F) NDPS Act, 1985.
STF Odisha suspected that the drug trafficker has properties in Gujarat and Maharashtra too.
Anil Pandi belongs to Ganjam district of Odisha. He is one of the most wanted drug traffickers involved in multiple cases in Gujarat and Odisha.
Since he is absconding, court has issued a non-bailable warrant against him.
