Thu Oct 02 15:59:59 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Katpadi police in Vellore, India, arrested a four-member gang, including siblings from Mumbai, for possessing 2,100 narcotic tablets (Tapentadol) near the Katpadi railway station. The gang was caught during a surprise inspection following a tip-off. They allegedly bought the tablets in Mumbai and resold them at inflated prices in Tamil Nadu. The suspects are currently in Central Prison in Vellore, and an investigation is ongoing.

**News Article:**

**Mumbai Gang Busted with Narcotics Near Vellore Railway Station**

**VELLORE, INDIA – October 2, 2025, 9:30 PM IST** – Katpadi police have apprehended a four-person gang, including two siblings from Mumbai, for possessing a significant quantity of narcotics near the Katpadi railway station. The arrest occurred during a surprise inspection conducted by special teams formed by Superintendent of Police A. Mayilvaganan, following a reliable tip.

The individuals arrested have been identified as S. Nikita Hemanth, 26, and S. Girish, 27 (siblings from Mumbai); K. Nikil Rajesh, 34 (from Mumbai); and B. Vinoth Kumar, 27 (from Chennai). The gang was found segregating approximately 2,100 Tapentadol tablets near a dilapidated building.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the gang allegedly purchased the narcotic tablets from pharmacies in Mumbai with the intention of reselling them at significantly higher prices in Tamil Nadu. Police had been monitoring the suspects’ activities through their mobile phones before successfully apprehending them in Vellore.

The arrested individuals are currently being held at the Central Prison in Vellore. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the matter to uncover the extent of their operation and potential accomplices. This bust highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement in Vellore to combat drug trafficking within the region.

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