A minor road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district took a dramatic turn after police allegedly recovered methamphetamine from a car involved in the incident. The case has drawn significant attention as the person taken into custody was identified as Farman Raza, the son of jailed cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza. Authorities described the incident as an unexpected but serious discovery.
According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening on National Highway-24 near the Kachyani Kheda temple under the Tilhar police station limits. A car reportedly rear-ended a state-run bus from the Sitapur depot. The impact triggered the deployment of airbags, which saved the driver from serious injury.
Police personnel who reached the spot questioned the driver, who identified himself as Farman Raza. SP Rural Diksha Bhanware stated that although the young man escaped unhurt, a search of the vehicle raised suspicion. A blue bag found in the trunk allegedly contained a packet of white powder and a syringe.
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During questioning, Farman reportedly admitted that the recovered substance was crystal methamphetamine and that it was meant for his personal consumption. Police said approximately 1.5 grams of the drug along with a syringe was seized. He was subsequently taken for medical examination, and further legal procedures were initiated.
Officials confirmed that Farman was travelling towards Bareilly when the accident occurred at Tilhar. His father, Maulana Tauqeer Raza, is currently lodged in Fatehgarh jail in connection with violence that broke out in Bareilly on September 26, 2025. The case has added to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the cleric’s family.
Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth or crystal meth, is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant. In India, the drug reportedly sells for around ₹1,000 per gram and is often trafficked illegally into northern states. Police said further investigation is underway to determine the source of the drug and whether others are involved.
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