According to reports by news agency PTI, Dola had been living in Turkey under the alias “Hamza,” using a Bulgarian passport to conceal his identity. Authorities are currently investigating the authenticity of this passport.
Dola was brought back to India on April 28 and has since been remanded to the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) until May 8. Prior to his deportation, he was detained by Turkish intelligence agencies along with local police in Beylikdüzü. His arrest was carried out on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice issued at India’s request in March 2024.
Long Criminal History and Underworld Links
Dola has a long history of involvement in narcotics trafficking and is known to have links with underworld networks, including close associations with Dawood Ibrahim. Over the years, he evolved into a key figure in international drug trafficking operations.
He was first arrested in 2012 when authorities recovered 80 kilograms of marijuana from his possession. In 2018, he was arrested again after 100 kilograms of fentanyl were seized, further solidifying his role in the global drug trade.
International Drug Syndicate
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dola operated a vast transnational drug trafficking network spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. His criminal record includes involvement in multiple high-value drug seizures involving substances such as heroin, charas, mephedrone, mandrax, and methamphetamine, primarily across Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Despite his arrests, Dola managed to secure bail after discrepancies were found in some fentanyl samples. He subsequently fled India, first escaping to the UAE and later relocating to Turkey using forged documents.
Key Role in Recent Drug Cases
NCB officials informed a Mumbai court that Dola played a central role in supplying large quantities of mephedrone, including a major consignment seized in South Mumbai in June 2023. Authorities consider him a critical link in dismantling international narcotics supply chains connected to India.
His deportation is expected to significantly aid ongoing investigations into global drug trafficking networks with roots in India.
