MP: BJP Minister Pratima Bagdi's brother jailed for 46 kg marijuana smuggling

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News18•09-12-2025, 16:50
MP: BJP Minister Pratima Bagdi's brother jailed for 46 kg marijuana smuggling
- •BJP Minister Pratima Bagdi's brother, Anil Bagdi, was arrested in Madhya Pradesh for smuggling 46 kg of marijuana, valued at Rs 9.22 lakh.
- •Anil Bagdi and accomplice Pankaj Singh were apprehended by Satna police, with the drugs found hidden in rice bags.
- •This is the second drug-related arrest in the minister's family; her brother-in-law was previously jailed for narcotic offenses.
- •The incident has sparked political controversy, with the opposition criticizing the ruling party and the minister reacting angrily to media questions.
- •A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the accused have been remanded in judicial custody.
Why It Matters: Minister's family drug arrests highlight political influence and accountability concerns.
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