Over 15.46 kg cannabis seized at Amausi airport, 2 arrrested
Lucknow: Sleuths from the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) seized over 15 kg of cannabis from two passengers who had returned from Bangkok at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Tuesday night.
A total of 15.46 kg of hydroponic cannabis was recovered. Hydroponic cannabis refers to a high-grade variety cultivated without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions in a controlled indoor environment. Known for its higher potency, it is in high demand in illicit drug markets. The estimated value of the seized contraband is approximately Rs 15.46 crore.
"During examination of their checked-in baggage, multiple vacuum-sealed packets wrapped in aluminum foil were recovered. The contents—a greenish, lumpy substance—were subjected to field testing and confirmed to be cannabis," said a DRI official.
Both passengers were arrested under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Follow more information on
Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here
. Get
real-time live updates
on rescue operations and check
full list of passengers onboard AI 171
.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
13 minutes ago
- Hans India
Illegal excavation: CBI files FIR against ex-CONCOR official, firm over Rs 1.62 crore scam in Nagpur
New Delhi: The CBI has registered an FIR to investigate a Rs 1.62 crore scam involving illegal excavation at a Nagpur-based premises of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), allegedly involving the PSU's former senior official and a private firm. The FIR, registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and penal provisions related to criminal conspiracy and criminal misconduct by a public servant, was filed on the direction of the Lokpal of India. The federal agency booked CONCOR's then Deputy General Manager (Civil) -- while keeping his identity confidential -- and Nagpur-based company Aditya Enterprises, along with unknown public servants and private persons. The CBI said in its FIR, 'Being in-charge of the site, the DGM (Civil) allowed Aditya Enterprises to do misappropriation by unauthorised/illegal excavation to the tune of Rs 1,62,76,123.50, thereby causing wrongful loss to CONCOR Ltd.' The illegal excavation came to light after a complaint was formally lodged with the Lokpal. After receiving the complaint, the anti-corruption watchdog directed the CBI to keep the identity of the complainant confidential. The CONCOR premises episode had also turned focus on the rampant illegal murrum–reddish soil excavation on government lands in Nagpur. Murrum is commonly used in construction, particularly for plinth filling, footing pit backfill. Such soil is found in humid tropical or equatorial regions. The CBI said in its FIR that Aditya Enterprises has its office in Sanmarg Nagar, Hudkeshwar, Nagpur. Sources said officials of the firm are to be questioned over the illegal excavation scam. While approving the registration of an FIR, a senior CBI official directed his team to take up the investigation into the allegedly illegal excavation while keeping in mind the Lokpal's directions to keep the identity of both the complainant and the CONCOR DGM confidential. Referring to the May 22 order of the Lokpal, the CBI officer said, 'In the said order. Lokpal of India has also directed to keep the identity of the complainant and RPS provisions (respondent public servant) confidential as per provisions of Rule 4 and other enabling provisions of the Lokpal Complaint Rules, 2020.'
Time of India
18 minutes ago
- Time of India
E-rickshaw driver dies after assault over passenger dispute in Delhi
Representative Image NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old e-rickshaw driver died after he was allegedly assaulted during a dispute over passenger pick-up near the Dwarka Sector-10 Metro Station in Delhi. Police apprehended one suspect, an e-rickshaw driver, in the case under culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The deceased was identified as Dharmender Yadav, a resident of Goyla village. The incident came to light on June 10 when police received a call from a hospital reporting the death of a man under suspicious circumstances. A team from the local police station immediately visited the hospital and spoke with the victim's brother, Jitender Yadav, to gather further details. According to Jitender, the altercation occurred on the evening of June 9. Dharmender reportedly got into a heated confrontation with a group of e-rickshaw drivers near the metro station over picking up passengers from the location. 'He was beaten badly during the scuffle. His throat appeared swollen, and he was visibly in pain, though he still managed to pick me up from Sector-18, and we went home together,' Jitender recalled. The next morning, Dharmender's health deteriorated rapidly. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Jitender rushed him to a nearby hospital, from where he was referred to another medical facility for more specialised care. Unfortunately, Dharmender collapsed while en route and was declared dead on arrival. A preliminary medical examination revealed multiple signs of physical assault, including swelling on the face and neck and bruises under the chin, on the left side of the neck, chest, abdomen, and lower limbs. During the investigation, local resident Santosh confirmed that a fight indeed broke out on June 9. An eyewitness, Ramashish Chaudhary, identified the suspect, a resident of Qutub Vihar Phase-1. A case was registered under Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) at Dwarka South Police Station, and one suspect was detained. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
18 minutes ago
- Time of India
Man dies in hit-and-run incident in Delhi's Vasant Kunj
Representative Image NEW DELHI: A 27-year-old man died in a hit-and-run incident after his motorcycle was struck by a car in South West Delhi's Vasant Kunj area. The accident occurred on June 7 around 10 PM near Shiv Murti on NH-8. The victim, identified as Ashish Kumar, was initially taken to a hospital in Gurugram and later shifted to Safdarjung Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Following the incident, a case was registered at the Vasant Kunj South police station under Sections 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Deputy commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel formed an investigative team led by Inspector Arvind Pratap Singh. The team conducted a detailed examination of the accident site. However, due to dense traffic and the absence of CCTV cameras near the location, no immediate evidence was found. Despite these challenges, the team carried out a systematic probe. They scanned all vehicles operating along NH-8 from Mahipalpur to the Gurugram border, eventually shortlisting over 20 vehicles. CCTV footage collected from IFFCO Chowk in Gurugram helped narrow down the exact vehicle involved in the collision. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo Upon further investigation, police discovered that the car was registered in the name of a woman. She was served a legal notice, to which she responded that her driver, B. Jinender Jain, 51, a resident of Karnataka, was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. Based on this information, police arrested Jain and seized the vehicle involved. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
