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Delhi court grants 2-day transit remand to NCB to transport drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola to Mumbai
A Delhi court on April 28, 2026, approved a two-day transit remand for the Narcotic Control Bureau to move Mohammad Salim Dola to Mumbai for the main NDPS case. The day also saw Dola being brought to Delhi from Turkiye under Operation Global-Hunt after an Interpol Red Notice, with the NCB taking custody on arrival at IGI Airport.
Why It Matters
The case highlights cross-border law enforcement cooperation against narcotics trafficking and potential links to international networks and organized crime, including allegations of ties to a prominent criminal figure. It demonstrates ongoing legal proceedings to transfer a suspect to the main case in Mumbai.
Timeline
4 Events
Delhi court grants 2-day transit remand to move Dola to Mumbai
April 28, 2026
Judicial Magistrate Kautuk Bharadwaj allowed the Narcotic Control Bureau's application seeking two days' transit remand of Mohammad Salim Dola so he can be produced before the sessions court in Mumbai, where the main case is registered. Dola was produced at the magistrate's residence late in the evening.
Dola arrested in Turkiye and brought to India under Operation Global-Hunt
April 28, 2026
Dola was arrested in Turkiye on the basis of the Interpol Red Notice and, as part of Operation Global-Hunt, was brought to India. He was taken into custody on arrival at IGI Airport, New Delhi, by the NCB.
Interpol Red Notice issued for Mohammad Salim Dola
March 2024
Interpol Red Notice for Mohammad Salim Dola was issued at India's request, marking an international alert for the drug trafficker.
Dongri raid leads to 20 kg mephedrone seizure and NDPS case; Dola identified as supplier and absconding
June 9, 2023
The NCB, Mumbai conducted a raid in Dongri that resulted in the seizure of around 20 kg of mephedrone. A case under the NDPS Act was registered and seven people were arrested. Mohammad Salim Dola was identified by the NCB as the supplier and had been absconding.