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CBI raids DRME headquarters in Mohali over illegal drug sale linked to Jhotta murder case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 02:34 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted a raid on the DRME headquarters in Mohali as part of its probe into illegal drug sales connected to the Jhotta murder case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out a surprise raid on the headquarters of the Drug Regulatory Monitoring Entity (DRME) in Mohali on Tuesday. The operation was part of a wider investigation into the illegal sale of pharmaceutical substances that authorities suspect were linked to the high‑profile Jhotta murder case.
According to officials, the CBI team entered the premises with a search warrant, seizing documents, computers and samples of medicines that are alleged to be part of an unlawful distribution network. The agency has not disclosed the exact quantity of items recovered or the identities of any individuals detained during the raid.
The Jhotta murder case, which has attracted significant media attention, involves the killing of a local figure and has raised concerns about the role of illicit drug trade in the region. By targeting the DRME headquarters, investigators aim to trace the supply chain and identify any collusion between regulatory officials and drug traffickers.
Law enforcement agencies have urged the public to cooperate with ongoing inquiries and have warned that any involvement in the illegal drug market will be pursued vigorously. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
According to officials, the CBI team entered the premises with a search warrant, seizing documents, computers and samples of medicines that are alleged to be part of an unlawful distribution network. The agency has not disclosed the exact quantity of items recovered or the identities of any individuals detained during the raid.
The Jhotta murder case, which has attracted significant media attention, involves the killing of a local figure and has raised concerns about the role of illicit drug trade in the region. By targeting the DRME headquarters, investigators aim to trace the supply chain and identify any collusion between regulatory officials and drug traffickers.
Law enforcement agencies have urged the public to cooperate with ongoing inquiries and have warned that any involvement in the illegal drug market will be pursued vigorously. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.