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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
5 arrested every day in Mohali since March under ‘Yudh Nashiya Virudh'
Mohali: In a sweeping crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Mohali have arrested 447 accused in the past 90 days as part of the statewide 'Yudh Nashiya Virudh' campaign. This means five arrests were made every day, on an average, underlining the district police's zero-tolerance to the drug menace. SSP (Mohali) Harmandeep Singh Hans said the campaign led to the registration of 277 FIRs under the NDPS Act across various police stations in the district from March to May. According to police data, March saw the highest activity with 99 FIRs and 143 arrests, followed by 82 FIRs and 142 arrests in April. May witnessed 96 FIRs and 162 arrests, indicating a steady escalation in enforcement efforts. "Our teams have worked relentlessly. We not only arrested 447 drug traffickers but also succeeded in significantly disrupting the supply chain," SSP Hans said. "Last year, the conviction rate had reached an impressive 86%, which reflects the strength of our legal follow-through," he added. Among the drugs most frequently seized, ganja topped the list, with a total recovery of 58.69kg. This was followed by 38.23kg of poppy husk, 32.45kg of opium, 3.53kg of heroin, and 2.7 kg of charas. 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 Beyond narcotics, the campaign also yielded a significant haul of synthetic drugs and pharmaceutical contraband. Police recovered 1,26,382 banned capsules and tablets, along with five bottles of illegal cough syrup. In a move aimed at financially crippling drug networks, the police demolished six illegal structures belonging to four identified drug traffickers during the campaign. "This sends a strong message to those profiting from the illegal drug trade that their operations will not just be shut down—they will be dismantled entirely," the SSP said. He warned drug smugglers and repeat offenders of dire consequences, including stringent legal action and the confiscation of illegally acquired property. "We are committed to eliminating the drug trade from our soil. Under the leadership of chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav, we are pursuing a zero-tolerance policy," he added. The police have appealed to the public to play an active role by reporting drug-related activities. The success of this campaign marks a critical stride in Punjab's ongoing war against narcotics, aiming to safeguard future generations from the grip of addiction. BOX Report card of last 3 months Cases registered under NDPS Act 277 Accused arrested 447 Heroin (in kg) 3.533 kg Poppy husk (in kg) 38.235 kg Opium (in kg) 32.456 kg Narcotic powder (in gm) 8 gms Pills and capsules (in nos) 126382/100 Charas (in kg) 2.7 kg Syrup (in bottles) 5 bottles Ganja (in kg) 58.69 kg Demolition drive Sr No Accused name Resident of Property details 1 Pal Khan Jandpur village, Mohali House & cattle-shed area 2 Lakhan Vasudev Pump Jhungia, Lalru Residential cottage 3 Lakhan Vasudev Pump Jhungia, Lalru Tea vend 4 Lakhan Vasudev Pump Jhungia, Lalru Tea vend 5 Saleem Khan Amlala village Residential house 6 Dilpreet Singh @ Billa Chatoli village, Kharar Residential rooms
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Cops demolish house of notorious drug smuggler in Mohali
1 2 Panchkula: The police on Wednesday demolished an illegally constructed house belonging to a habitual drug smuggler in Chatauli Kalan village as part of the ongoing state-wide anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nasheya Virudh'. The house, valued at approximately Rs 25 lakh and built on panchayat land, belonged to Dilpreet Singh, a repeat offender currently in judicial custody. He is involved in six criminal cases, including four under the NDPS Act, registered in Ropar and Mohali. Among these is a serious case registered at Sadar Kurali police station in 2022, involving the seizure of 445 grams of heroin. The demolition drive was jointly conducted by the Mohali Police and the rural development and panchayat department. It was led by DSP Mullanpur Mohit Aggarwal and SHO Sadar Kurali Gauravbans Singh, under the supervision of SSP Mohali Harmandeep Singh Hans. DSP Aggarwal said that illegal encroachment by the accused on government land behind the property was also halted. "This action sends a clear message to those profiting from the drug trade. The Punjab government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy," he said. Police have also initiated proceedings under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, resulting in the attachment and freezing of two vehicles and one property identified as proceeds of drug trafficking. "Strong legal and financial action is being taken to break the backbone of drug networks," DSP Aggarwal said. SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans issued a stern warning to drug traffickers, stating that anyone found involved in drug-related activities will face severe consequences, including the seizure of illegal property. Local residents, along with sarpanch Gurpreet Singh, welcomed the move and praised the administration's firm stance. "This is a much-needed step and will deter others from engaging in such unlawful activities," the sarpanch said. Naib tehsildar Majri Rajveer Singh Marwah and block panchayat officer Mandeep Singh were also present during the operation. Mullanpur police sub-division has recently arrested 70 persons in connection with 40 FIRs related to narcotics. Several of these offenders have been referred to de-addiction and rehabilitation centres for treatment.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Senior constable, accomplice arrested for corruption
The district police have arrested a senior constable and his accomplice for accepting a bribe of ₹20,000 in lieu of settling a case. Sharing details, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Harmandeep Singh Hans on Wednesday informed that senior constable Kuldeep Singh, presently posted at the Kharar City police station, and his accomplice Sangeeta Baweja, a resident of Nayagaon, have been booked for a bribery incident that occurred in July 2024. At that time, complainant ASI Harish had reported a fraud of ₹6,70,000, detailing that his servant, Joseph Alexander, had allegedly stolen his SIM card linked to his bank account and misappropriated the funds. Based on this complaint, an FIR was registered at the Nayagon police station against Alexander. However, prior to the registration of the FIR, Kuldeep Singh, then posted as MHC at the Nayagaon police station, had demanded and accepted a bribe of ₹20,000 from ASI Harish— ₹10,000 in cash and ₹10,000 via UPI. The online transaction was made to the account of his accomplice, Baweja, on Singh's instructions, in exchange for facilitating the case settlement. Both accused have been booked under Sections 7 and 7-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, SSP Hans confirmed.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Indian Express
Noida: Punjab cops nab 7 nationals of Ghana, Nigeria for fraud; seize 79 phones, 99 SIMs
The Mohali Cyber Crime Cell of the Punjab Police has busted an international racket of fraudsters by arresting seven nationals of Nigeria and Ghana from a rented accommodation in Noida from where they were allegedly operating a fake call centre, police said on Saturday. The accused, all men, were sent to two-day police remand by a Mohali court. During the raid, police seized 79 smartphones, four laptops (including two Apple MacBooks), 99 SIM cards (Indian and foreign), and documents related to 31 fake bank accounts. The total value of the seized items is estimated to be around `30 lakh. Transactions worth approximately `15 crore were traced through the bank accounts, police said. Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans said the suspects are aged between 25 and 35 years and are all educated. The accused allegedly used fake social media profiles on social media platforms to befriend Indian and foreign nationals. SSP Hans said preliminary probe suggest the gang possibly duped over 350 people. 'Using advanced cyber tools and covert strategies, our team managed to apprehend the culprits.' The police said the gang would lure people by promising expensive gifts sent from abroad. Later, they would say that customs have held the parcel and demand money on the pretext of clearance charges or taxes. The scammers would share a bank account number with people and ask to deposit a specified sum. The operation was led by DSP Rupinderdeep Kaur Sohi who said the house where the gang was operating from was taken on rent by a Nigerian woman whose whereabouts is yet to be traced. DSP Sohi said the bank accounts used by the gang were opened in private banks and probe is on to determine the names of the accountholders and how the SIM cards were obtained. She also said the scammers also targeted Nigerian citizens, deceiving them with fake job offers in India.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Two arrested as police seize 550 cases of illicit liquor in Mohali's Dera Bassi
Two individuals were arrested at the inter-state naka on Nagla T-point on Sunday after police intercepted a truck and recovered 550 cases of English liquor, labelled 'For sale in Chandigarh only', said police. Divulging more details, Mohali senior superintendent of police (SSP) Harmandeep Singh Hans said that the arrested individuals have been identified as Deda Ram and Bhupa Ram, both residents of district Barmer, Rajasthan. The SSP further stated that strict instructions had been issued to all the police teams deployed at inter-state checkpoints to thoroughly inspect vehicles in order to curb illegal activities such as drug and liquor smuggling. Acting on these directives, the teams carried out their duties diligently, which led to the recovery of illegal liquor on a large scale. An FIR under Section 61 of the Excise Act has been registered at Police Station Handesra, Dera Bassi. Further investigation based on forward and backward linkages to cut this illegal liquor supply chain is ongoing. He reiterated the commitment of Mohali police to act tough against the smugglers and criminals in the district.
