Chhattisgarh Government Seizes Assets Worth Rs 13.29 Crore in Drug Cartel Probe

The Chhattisgarh government announced on Thursday that assets totaling Rs 13.29 crore have been frozen under a financial probe targeting drug cartels operating in the state. The seizure was carried out by the state's finance department in coordination with law‑enforcement agencies.\n\nOfficials said the move is intended to disrupt the cash flow of organised drug networks and to gather evidence for further criminal proceedings. The frozen assets include bank accounts and other financial instruments linked to individuals suspected of facilitating narcotics trade.\n\nThe administration has not disclosed the identities of those whose holdings were seized, citing ongoing investigations. Authorities indicated that additional financial scrutiny will continue to identify and dismantle the broader cartel structure.\n\nThis action follows a series of recent efforts by state officials to curb drug trafficking, which has been identified as a growing concern in several districts of Chhattisgarh.