​Captagon

In May 2026, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) intensified its crackdown on transnational drug syndicates, culminating in Operation RAGEPILL, which resulted in India's first-ever seizure of the psychotropic substance Captagon.

  • Captagon is a highly addictive psychotropic substance and central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.
  • Captagon was originally the brand name for Fenethylline, a synthetic stimulant developed in the 1960s to treat conditions like ADHD, narcolepsy, and depression.
  • It earned the “Jihadi Drug” moniker (along with "Captain Courage") because it is heavily consumed by extremist and militant groups, such as ISIS, in conflict zones.
  • Fighters use it to induce a state of euphoria, ....
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