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Dawood Ibrahim Aide Danish Chikna Arrested By NCB In Goa

In a massive blow to the underworld network, the NCB arrests Danish Chikna—the operative who allegedly ran Dawood Ibrahim’s drug operations across India—following a major mephedrone bust.

October 29, 2025: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the ongoing operations against the Dawood Ibrahim-linked drug syndicate, confirming the arrest of a key operative, Danish Chikna, in Goa. Chikna, identified as a close aide of the underworld don, was allegedly responsible for managing Dawood Ibrahim’s drug network within India.

Key Arrest in Goa

NCB sources confirmed that Danish Chikna, who had been on the radar of law enforcement for several days, was apprehended in Goa. He is believed to be a central figure in coordinating and overseeing the drug trafficking operations in the country for the international crime syndicate headed by Dawood Ibrahim.

The arrest of Chikna adds to the recent successes in dismantling the network’s operations and comes just days after the deportation and arrest of another high-profile associate.

Second Major Arrest in a Week

This operation follows the recent arrest of Dubai-based handler Mohammed Salim Sheikh by the Mumbai Crime Branch on October 23. Sheikh, who was deported to India after an Interpol Red Corner Notice, was a key coordinator operating alongside another close Dawood aide, Salim Dola.

  • Mohammed Salim Sheikh’s Role: Sheikh was accused of managing drug operations linked to a massive mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network in Maharashtra. Officials state that he played a crucial role in overseeing the supply chain for a major MD production unit in Sangli, procuring raw materials imported via a UAE-based chemical supplier.
  • Case Details: The extensive investigation began in February 2024. The arrest of an initial suspect, Parveen Sheikh, led investigators to Sajid Mohammed Asif Shaikh alias Dabz, who was procuring drugs from the Dubai-based network of Salim Sheikh and Salim Dola. Subsequent raids on a Sangli manufacturing unit uncovered 122.5 kg of mephedrone valued at ₹245 crore.

Scale of the Drug Bust

So far in the broader crackdown on this particular syndicate, a total of 15 accused have been arrested, including a woman. The total seizure value from the operation has reached a staggering ₹256.49 crore, which includes:

Seized ItemQuantity / Value
Mephedrone (MD)126 kg (valued at over ₹252 crore)
Cash₹4.19 crore
Illegal Property₹55.5 lakh
Other Assets (Gold, Vehicles)₹12.9 lakh

The apprehension of Danish Chikna is expected to provide further crucial intelligence to map and dismantle the remaining network of Dawood Ibrahim’s drug trafficking empire in India.


Disha Rojhe

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