Minister's brother arrested in drug case, sparks political buzz

India Dec 09, 2025

Anil Bagri, brother of Madhya Pradesh Minister Pratima Bagri, was arrested for allegedly smuggling marijuana after police found 46kg of it hidden in paddy sacks at Pankaj Singh's residence in Marounha village.
Another man, Pankaj Singh, was also caught during the raid.
The car used is linked to another accused, Shailendra Singh Rajawat, who is currently on the run.

Politics heats up as opposition reacts

The arrests quickly turned political, with Congress calling out the ruling BJP and asking Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to respond.
Minister Pratima Bagri's sharp reply to reporters at a recent event also made waves online, adding more fuel to the debate.