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News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Abandoned bag causes bomb scare in market in Meghalayas Shillong
Last Updated: Shillong, Jul 18 (PTI) An abandoned bag, suspected to contain ganja and initially feared to be an explosive device, sparked a brief security scare at Polo Bazaar here on Friday, prompting immediate deployment of the Bomb Disposal Squad, police said. The black bag was spotted around 2 pm near a busy section of the market, raising alarm among bystanders. As police cordoned off the area and summoned bomb experts, a man identified as Nijimu Fithu (24), a resident of Kenuozou Colony in Nagaland's Kohima Sadar, suddenly appeared and claimed the bag as his, East Khasi Hills district Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem told PTI. Despite the claim, security forces proceeded with caution, adhering to standard operating procedures. The Bomb Disposal Squad conducted a meticulous inspection to eliminate the possibility of an explosive device. What they found instead were multiple packets suspected to contain ganja, officials said. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was immediately alerted and has since taken over the case for detailed investigation under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police are probing Fithu's involvement and questioning him regarding the source and intended destination of the contraband. The incident not only disrupted normalcy in the bustling market area for over an hour but also highlighted the ongoing concerns over drug trafficking in the region, a police officer supervising the operation said. PTI JOP SBN SBN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Smuggling network busted in Ferozepur: Police apprehend 4; seize 10kg narcotics, drone
The Ferozepur Police have registered four separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arresting four individuals and seizing nearly 10 kilograms of narcotics, a foreign-made drone, and other incriminating items. Ferozepur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu during a press conference after the seizure on Thursday. (HT) Ferozepur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said the operations were carried out over the past few days in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), leading to significant recoveries and disrupting cross-border smuggling activity. The police recovered a total of 9.593 kg of heroin, 2 kg of opium, a foreign-made drone equipped with two remote controls, three mobile phones, a computerised weighing scale, a motorcycle and a Maruti Swift car. One of the major seizures occurred near border outpost Shamskee in the Hussainiwala sector, where BSF personnel and police recovered 7.67 kg of heroin. A case has been registered against unknown persons in connection with the recovery. In another joint operation with the BSF, police arrested Jaswinder Singh (21), a resident of Fateh Wala alias Jallo Ke, who was found in possession of 1.407 kg of heroin and a foreign-made drone fitted with dual remote controls — indicating its suspected use in cross-border smuggling operations. Further investigation based on Jaswinder's arrest led to the apprehension of Krishan Singh alias Lala and Varinder Singh, who were found with 509 grams of heroin, multiple mobile phones, a weighing scale, and a motorcycle. In a separate incident, Karandeep Singh alias Karan (24) was nabbed near the Zira-Talwandi t-point, carrying 2 kg of opium, an iPhone, and a Swift car. Juvenile detained with weapon In a parallel operation under the Arms Act, police arrested a 17-year-old boy named Harsh, a resident of Kothi Saiyaan Wala, recovering a country-made pistol along with a magazine from his possession. Preliminary investigation suggests he may have intended to use the firearm for criminal activity. Police further revealed that Krishan Singh alias Lala had previously been arrested in March 2025 in an NDPS case involving 51 grams of heroin, highlighting his continued involvement in the illicit drug trade.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Rave parties in Kullu, Mandi under high court scrutiny
Shimla: Taking serious note of a PIL claiming rave parties are being organised in the name of tourism in Kasol, Jibhi, Manali and some other parts of Kullu and Mandi districts, Himachal Pradesh HC has directed state govt to file a detailed report. These rave parties cannot be organised "without shelter of bigwigs and political patronage", a division bench of Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Rajan Sharma was apprised by petitioner, Himalayan Environment Protection Society, Kullu. Entry tickets for these rave parties range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7 lakh, with videos available online and drugs being openly accessible during these parties, the PIL says. Putting state govt officials on notice, HC on Tuesday directed them to apprise by Aug 28 how many FIRs had been lodged in Mandi and Kullu districts on rave parties and how many persons had been arrested, categorised by their age groups. The division bench has also asked if any organisers had been identified, if inquiry was made into income being generated from these rave parties and how this income was being distributed among organisers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo "Additionally, state govt must inform court of any actions taken to confiscate or attach property of these rave party organisers by the next hearing date." In a connected matter concerning drugs cases in the hill state, the division bench was informed by the DGP that 2,147 cases were registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in 2023, with Shimla accounting for the most, followed by Mandi and Kullu districts. HC was also apprised that till April 30 this year, 783 drugs cases were registered. However, HC noted the DGP's affidavit did not address court's observations made during a hearing on May 13. MSID:: 122635189 413 |
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Kompally drug racket: Key management members of pubs made accused
Hyderabad: In connection with the Kompally drug racket, EAGLE officials have held the managements of three prominent pubs in the city accountable for allegedly allowing their premises to be misused by drug abusers. Key management members of these pubs have been named as accused under section 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which pertains to allowing premises to be used for the commission of an offence. 'In this case, the three pub owners and partners facilitated their premises for drug consumption by the five arrested individuals, and hence have also been booked,' sources involved in the investigation told TOI. According to investigators, the accused had previously consumed drugs at a well-known pub in Financial District, as well as at establishments on Road No. 45 in Jubilee Hills and Madhapur. In recent times, they abused drugs at pubs in Kondapur and Road No. 36 and Road No. 45 in Jubilee Hills. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'Based on the confession of the accused, we came to know that specific areas inside the pubs that the accused used to visit were often demarcated for drug abuse,' police said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is a Dental Implant Right for You? Here's What Experts Say asklayers Learn More Undo As of now, though the managements have been cited as accused in the case, they have not been arrested yet. Police officials have contacted them for clarification on the allegations. Preliminary findings suggest that the arrested individuals were allowed to remain at these establishments even after business hours, and used the designated areas to consume drugs late into the night. So far, police have taken three persons into custody, including the son of a senior intelligence officer, for questioning. Investigators aim to uncover more details about the drug network, its operations, and the supply chain, as well as to whom the drugs were supplied. An African national, reportedly involved in drug supply, has also been taken into custody. Authorities are now considering deportation. Meanwhile, officials are probing the money trail, including banking transactions of the accused. It has emerged that payments were made to drug suppliers based in Delhi. Escape from 2024 drug case under lens Responding to the controversy surrounding how Rahul Teja, the son of a senior intelligence officer, managed to evade arrest in a 2024 drug case registered by Nizamabad police, inspector general of police (Multi-Zone-1) Chandrasekhar Reddy told TOI that the matter is under inquiry. While police arrested three individuals, including a 43-year-old man from Punjab, Teja remained at large and was not named in the chargesheet.
News18
a day ago
- News18
DRI nabs foreign national woman on bus with crystal meth worth Rs 7.63 cr
Pune, Jul 17 (PTI) The Pune unit of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a foreign national from a bus on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway and allegedly seized 3.815 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 7.63 crore from her, an official said on Thursday. The woman, who was travelling from Delhi to the Karnataka capital, was held on a specific tip-off that she was carrying psychotropic substances, the DRI official said. 'A team comprising personnel from DRI and Customs in Pune mounted surveillance along the highway and intercepted the suspect in transit. An initial search of the passenger and her baggage did not yield any contraband. However, during a detailed rummaging of the bus, officers located a second bag concealed at the rear of the vehicle," the official said. 'A thorough inspection of the hidden baggage revealed six salwar suits, each folded with specially designed cardboard inserts. These inserts had cavities lined with polythene, which contained a white crystalline substance. Field testing confirmed the presence of amphetamine in the 3.815 kg of recovered substance, which is suspected to be crystal meth," the official added. She was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and further probe into the smuggling network is underway, he added. PTI SPK BNM Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
