Images circulating on social media indicate that Jaffar Sadiq, an international drug peddler and DMK’s former NRI wing functionary, has formed a notable association with the DMK’s first family. The plot has now thickened as Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has recently brought forth additional evidence that Jaffar Sadiq was previously under legal scrutiny for attempted drug smuggling prompting the question of whether the DMK was cognizant of these accusations against him.
On 3 March 2024, the BJP leader posted on his social media about a drug case in which he was charged.
He said, “DMK functionary Jaffar Sadiq is a notorious criminal and an international drug lord is a fact known to everyone now. In 2019, Jaffar Sadiq, his brother Mohammed Salim & few others were caught under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) for smuggling 38.687 Kg of Ketamine to Malaysia. The name Zuko Overseas appears in this case and is the same company started by Jaffar Sadiq & a celebrity in 2021. Jaffar Sadiq made TN their abode after DMK came to power in May 2021 & colluded with leaders in DMK to expand their empire. DMK & others denying any knowledge of Jaffar’s arrest in 2013 for drug trafficking & escaping arrest in 2019 for drug trafficking should be gently reminded that the people of the state aren’t like DMK Dimwits. Thiru @mkstalin, we demand answers.”
DMK functionary Jaffar Sadiq is a notorious criminal and an international drug lord is a fact known to everyone now.
In 2019, Jaffar Sadiq, his brother Mohammed Salim & few others were caught under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) for smuggling… pic.twitter.com/0ygJvSGOSQ
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) March 3, 2024
Moreover, Annamalai has included the document of the Bombay High Court as additional support for his allegations. The case is regarding the Intelligence Officer petitioning the court not to grant passport to the drug-peddler Jaffer Sadiq. The summary of the case is outlined below.
The case involves a consignment of Ketamine intercepted on 30 October 2018, with Sadiq and others implicated in illicit trafficking.
In the Bombay High Court’s Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, P.V.N. Suresh Babu, an Intelligence Officer from the Special Intelligence Investigation Branch (SIIB) in Mumbai challenges the order issued by the Special Judge, NDPS, Sessions Court, Greater Bombay. The primary subject is Jaffer Sadiq, who sought the return of his passport for international travel spanning from June 20 to June 30, 2022. The Special Judge approved the application, granting Sadiq permission and specifying conditions such as submitting a travel itinerary, place of stay, and relevant documents.
The Intelligence Officer contends that Jaffer Sadiq is the central figure in orchestrating unlawful activities, particularly in the illegal export of Ketamine. Sadiq, accused of playing a vital role in smuggling 38.687 kg of Ketamine to Malaysia, had been in hiding for over a year before seeking anticipatory bail. The officer argues that Sadiq’s involvement in serious offenses, unexplained wealth, and past orders under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act raise concerns about the misuse of the passport.
The Intelligence Officer highlights Sadiq’s connection with Cube Impex and Hitech Traders, firms allegedly created for illegal drug exports. The investigation reveals Sadiq’s involvement in forming fake identities and managing an illicit drug business in collaboration with Mohamed Saleem (the brother of Jaffer Sadiq). The officer expresses apprehension that allowing Sadiq to travel may lead to his fleeing the country.
The court order also made mention of Mohamed Saleem, the brother of Jaffer Sadiq, who played a role in overseeing the illicit drug trade alongside Jaffer Sadiq and Abdul Raheem Jinnah. The latter two individuals were pivotal in establishing the Cube Impex company for the purpose of illegal exports.
The case originated from the interception of a Ketamine consignment in October 2018, implicating Sadiq and others in illicit trafficking. The Special Judge had granted anticipatory bail to Sadiq with certain conditions, including surrendering his passport. The Intelligence Officer challenges this decision, emphasizing Sadiq’s alleged role as the mastermind and the ongoing investigation’s incriminating evidence..
In conclusion, the High Court, on 22 June 2022, allows the Intelligence Officer’s application, setting aside the Special Judge’s order, and emphasizes the need to reconsider the permission granted to Sadiq for overseas travel based on the factual aspects of the case.
Since its inception, the Tamil Nadu BJP has played a pivotal role in the state by raising multiple corruption allegations against sitting MLAs and ministers. Presently, the party is actively addressing the issue of drug smuggling in Tamil Nadu. However, the current DMK government has chosen to remain silent on this matter.
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