Notorious Smuggler Bhajan Lal Arrested in Nathdwara

Bhajan Lal, a wanted drug smuggler with a Rs 50,000 bounty, was arrested in Nathdwara by Jodhpur Police. Bhajan Lal, who has been smuggling for 11 years, once worked at a petrol pump before starting his own smuggling gang. He is now grooming Ruparam as his successor.

The Jodhpur Police have apprehended Bhajan Lal, a notorious drug smuggler with a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, at Nathdwara. Lal was captured along with his accomplice, Ruparam, while staying at a local hotel, according to police sources.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vikas Kumar revealed that Lal, an experienced smuggler for over 11 years, amassed close to Rs 2 crore annually from his illicit activities. Both smugglers were reportedly in Nathdwara to pray at the Sanwaria Seth temple.

Previously employed at a petrol station, Lal was sacked due to fraud and later retaliated by looting Rs 10 lakh. He then worked under Birdaram Siyol, a known smuggler, but eventually betrayed him to form his own gang after Siyol's demise. Now weakened by an old injury, Lal is reportedly preparing Ruparam to lead the syndicate.

(With inputs from agencies.)