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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Health
- India Gazette
HP Police conducts anti-drug campaign in state, recover drugs; several cases registered
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): As per the instructions of the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, during the ongoing anti-drug campaign conducted by Himachal Pradesh Police, 10 cases have been registered against drug dealers in the state in the last 24 hours. Of these, 4 cases were registered in Kullu district, 2 in Bilaspur, 2 in Baddi, 1 in Shimla, and 1 in Dehra. According to a press release from Himachal Pradesh police, large quantities of hashish, opium, Chitta, and stolen poppy have been recovered. In these cases, a total of 78,820 illegal opium plants have been destroyed on the spot by the police in three cases registered at Banjar police station in Kullu. In the cases registered in Baddi, 40.148 kg of stolen poppy (poppy husk) were recovered from a local individual. Additionally, in the other two districts, 868.76 grams of Charas (cannabis) and 39.35 grams of Chitta (heroin) were recovered. Action is being taken against the accused involved in all the above 10 cases under the Narcotic Drugs Act, and the investigation of these cases is proceeding on a priority basis. The public is requested to provide any information related to drug abuse in the state to the police through the Drug Free Helpline 1908. This campaign by the Himachal Pradesh Police is an effort to break the supply chain of drugs and eliminate criminals' economic power. Earlier on Sunday, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a Nigerian national in connection with the possession and intended distribution of 282 grams of cocaine. The arrest was made during a targeted operation in the Old Mahabir Nagar area of Tilak Nagar, Delhi, following specific intelligence inputs. Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF (Crime Branch), Apoorva Gupta, stated that the accused, identified as David Leanne, was caught carrying a bag containing a yellow-coloured powdery substance. A field test conducted on-site by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team confirmed the substance to be cocaine, classified as a commercial quantity under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A case has been registered under FIR at the Crime Branch Police Station, and further investigation is underway. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: ANTF seizes 510 gm heroin, three arrested
The anti-narcotics task force (ANTF) arrested three individuals and recovered 510 gm heroin and ₹4.83 lakh in drug money from their possession at a check post set up at the backside of Sunny Enclave, Kharar, on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Rohit and Bordh Singh, residents of Ferozepur, and Safal Singh of Balongi. All three were currently residing at Chirag Homes in Sunny Enclave. The trio was intercepted while travelling on a motorcycle, based on a tip-off received by the ANTF. Inspector Ram Darshan, in-charge of the ANTF station, said, 'We were already on alert when we received information about their movement. We stopped them during the blockade and recovered heroin and cash from their possession. We also aim to dismantle the supply chain upon receiving further information.' Initial investigation revealed that the accused were on their way to sell the consignment when they were caught. During interrogation, the trio revealed that the heroin was bought from a Ferozepur-based supplier identified as Smile Singh, alias Ghulla. Rohit and Bordh Singh already have several FIRs registered against them under the NDPS Act. Following interrogation, the accused were produced in court and sent to judicial custody. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway to trace the supplier and others involved in the drug network.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Drug network with Ferozepur link busted, 4 nabbed
1 2 3 Mohali: In a major breakthrough in the fight against drugs, the anti-narcotics task force (ANTF) of Mohali arrested three men with 510g of heroin along with Rs 4.83 lakh in drug money. The accused were allegedly involved in trafficking heroin from Ferozepur to Mohali for distribution in Badmajra, Balongi, and Kharar bus stand, police said on Monday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rohit Teji, Safal Singh, and Bohad Singh. Acting on a tip-off, the ANTF intercepted the trio while they were attempting to deliver heroin to a customer. A case has been registered against them under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the ANTF police station. The suspects have been remanded to two-day police custody for further investigation. During interrogation, prime accused Rohit Teji disclosed that he had sourced the heroin from Ismail alias Ghula, a resident of Ferozepur. Acting swiftly, the ANTF arrested Ismail, who was produced in the Mohali district court and also placed under two-day police remand. According to ANTF in-charge inspector Ram Darshan, Ismail functioned as a middleman, brokering heroin deals between suppliers and buyers like Teji in exchange for a commission. Police are currently searching for a fifth accomplice. Investigations revealed that the group operated on a wholesale scale, never trafficking less than half a kilogram of heroin at a time. Their established clientele included individuals in Badmajra, Balongi, and Kharar. Rohit Teji allegedly maintained direct contact with Safal Singh, a resident of Bariyali village in Mohali, who helped him identify and connect with local drug users. Police suspect that the network may have cross-border links and are probing further to determine the full extent of the racket. "This was a well-organized supply chain operating out of Ferozepur with a steady demand base in Mohali district," said inspector Darshan.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Special Cell arrests head constable for theft of ₹51 lakh cash, jewellery from Delhi Police
A case of theft has come to light in the Maalkhana of the Delhi Police's Special Cell located at Lodhi Road. The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Head Constable Khurshid, who was posted in the Special Cell until a few days ago, on charges of theft. According to officials, Khurshid escaped from the Special Cell's maalkhana on Friday night with around ₹ 51 lakh in cash and a large quantity of jewellery. However, the Maalkhana in-charge became aware of the incident shortly after. Subsequent investigation, using CCTV footage, identified Head Constable Khurshid. Acting promptly, a team of the Special Cell arrested him on Saturday. According to the Special Cell, Khurshid was previously posted in the maalkhana but was transferred to East Delhi a few days ago. In a separate incident, on Sunday, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a Nigerian national in connection with the possession and intended distribution of 282 grams of cocaine. Following specific intelligence inputs, the arrest was made during a targeted operation in the Old Mahabir Nagar area of Tilak Nagar, Delhi. Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF (Crime Branch), Apoorva Gupta, stated that the accused, David Leanne, was caught carrying a bag containing a yellow-coloured powdery substance. A field test conducted on-site by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team confirmed the substance to be cocaine, classified as a commercial quantity under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A case has been registered under FIR at the Crime Branch Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Special Cell arrests head constable for theft of ₹51 lakh cash, jewellery from Delhi Police
A case of theft has come to light in the Maalkhana of the Delhi Police's Special Cell located at Lodhi Road. The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Head Constable Khurshid, who was posted in the Special Cell until a few days ago, on charges of theft. According to officials, Khurshid escaped from the Special Cell's maalkhana on Friday night with around ₹ 51 lakh in cash and a large quantity of jewellery. However, the Maalkhana in-charge became aware of the incident shortly after. Subsequent investigation, using CCTV footage, identified Head Constable Khurshid. Acting promptly, a team of the Special Cell arrested him on Saturday. According to the Special Cell, Khurshid was previously posted in the maalkhana but was transferred to East Delhi a few days ago. In a separate incident, on Sunday, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a Nigerian national in connection with the possession and intended distribution of 282 grams of cocaine. Following specific intelligence inputs, the arrest was made during a targeted operation in the Old Mahabir Nagar area of Tilak Nagar, Delhi. Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF (Crime Branch), Apoorva Gupta, stated that the accused, David Leanne, was caught carrying a bag containing a yellow-coloured powdery substance. A field test conducted on-site by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team confirmed the substance to be cocaine, classified as a commercial quantity under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A case has been registered under FIR at the Crime Branch Police Station, and further investigation is underway. This operation was the result of dedicated surveillance and intelligence-gathering efforts led by ASI, who received credible information about a foreign national involved in cocaine distribution across the Delhi-NCR region. The ANTF team swiftly responded and laid a trap in the Tilak Nagar area, where Leanne was apprehended.
