Jodhpur, July 17 -- A former National Security Guard (NSG) commando was arrested in Jodhpur after police seized Rs.1.60 crore in cash and 8 kg of opium latex from his house during a raid in connection with a drug trafficking case, a senior police officer said.

Deputy commissioner of police (east) Manish Chaudhary said the former NSG commando was identified as Ratan Singh, a resident of Jodhpur's Ramzan Ka Hatha.

Police officers said they raided his house late on Thursday night. Singh tried to flee after seeing the team but was caught after officers surrounded the area.

During the search, police recovered Rs.1.60 crore in cash, 8 kg of opium latex and also seized a car.

The DCP said Ratan Singh had earlier served in the Assam Rifles an...