A video showing a young man carefully packing ganja under the guise of a popular company’s logo (Amazon) for online delivery in Zakir Nagar has shaken Okhla, sparking outrage among residents and prompting local activists to sound the alarm over the growing menace of drug deliveries in the heart of Jamia Nagar. The incident was reported on Tuesday late night.
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It remains unclear whether this is an isolated incident in the area, which, according to activist Sagheer Abbasi, has been grappling with a growing problem of drug addiction, including ganja, among youngsters. Abbasi said the police were promptly informed, and officers arrived to arrest the youth, with a thorough investigation now underway to uncover the full extent of the matter and who was behind ganja supply in the locality.
Wakeel Qureshi, who also reached the spot, explained the gravity of the situation. “The incident of ganja distribution involved items being ordered online. Among them, ganja branded with a well-known logo Amazon was being delivered in Zakir Nagar, lane number 9. As soon as we found out, we immediately went there, caught him, and the local public gathered at the scene,” he said.
People started questioning him, he said. “He revealed on record that he receives a location for delivery, and after delivering the items, another location is given for the next delivery. Inside the bag, there were 10 packets of ganja. We opened the bag and inspected the packets, and each packet contained marijuana.”
Qureshi said: “One person had 10 packets. If there are 10 such people in different areas of Okhla, that makes 100 packets per day. He also admitted on record that he has been coming here consistently for 101 days. If he comes every day, he must be distributing daily.”
He stressed the urgency of community action against drug abuse. “Our Okhla is an educated area, but day by day, children are getting addicted to these substances. We need to stop the sale of these drugs. All local representatives MLAs, councilors, IW committees, NGOs must come together. We have to stop young children in our area from using drugs,” he said.
Following the discovery, police were alerted, and the youth was arrested. “When we got the information yesterday, we immediately called the SHO Jamia Nagar. Police arrived, and we had the youth arrested and taken to Jamia Nagar police station, where he is still under investigation. We have also requested action against the higher-level racket, and we will ensure they are caught,” he said.
Qureshi said: “Parents also make mistakes; it’s not only the children. If a child leaves home in the morning and returns in the evening, parents should ask where they were all day, whom they were with, and where they were sitting. Parents should have this information.”
“Responsibility falls on every individual in Okhla. One person alone cannot reform society, but when society stands together, even the administration listens. If you see drugs being sold anywhere or any illegal activity, report it via video to Jamia Nagar police,” he said.
Activist Sagheer Abbasi detailed the operation: “The incident involved items being ordered online. Among them, marijuana branded with a well-known logo was being delivered in Zakir Nagar. As soon as we found out, we immediately went there, caught him, and the local public gathered at the scene.”
He said the person supplying the drugs attempted to bribe them: “He instructed us over the phone not to hand them over to the police and offered money. We told him that the police had already been called. Once the police take over, they will take action.”
Abbasi revealed the scale of the operation: “One person had 10 packets. If there are 10 such people in different areas of Okhla, that makes 100 packets per day. He also admitted on record that he has been coming here consistently for 101 days. If he comes every day, he must be distributing daily.”
“Drugs lead to crime. Children getting into addiction. Protect them. If you see such activity or drug sales, call Delhi Police at 112. If you feel unsafe, contact Samaj Sudha Trust, which has been running an anti-drug campaign for 8–9 years,” Abbasi said.
He described the broader problem in the area: “There is a significant drug problem. At Tikona Park, educated boys were using drugs. Darkness in the park allowed this to happen. After complaints, lights were installed, and more will be added to prevent crime. Our team monitors these areas closely, and we act whenever necessary.”
Abbasi concluded with a call to action for the community: “Every child is someone’s responsibility. When we all unite, not even the king of drugs can survive here. The people of Okhla must stay vigilant and work together to keep drugs out of our neighbourhoods.”
