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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Don't sell addictive drugs sans prescription: Police to med shops
Chatra: Police have sent a clear message to medicine retail shops not to sell Avil injections and other prescription drugs without doctors' authorisation. Sources said with Chatra known for growing poppies used in making brown sugar and opium, youths are becoming addicted, with reports indicating that they are also using Avil injections. It is said that youths in the district are mixing Avil injections with brown sugar for addiction purposes. After a meeting with the medicine shop owners on Sunday, a clear message was sent to them not to sell the drugs without prescription. Chatra SDPO Sandeep Suman said, "The main objective of the meeting was to stop the illegal sale of narcotic drugs, especially injections like Avil. I have instructed the drug sellers to sell such injections to needy patients only on the prescription of doctors. If anyone puts pressure on the drug seller or uses force demanding addictive drugs without a prescription, they should contact the police immediately. Police will take immediate action in such cases. " Drug sellers were also told to maintain complete transparency in the purchase and sale of medicines and keep accurate records of the stock. Sources said last month two drug sellers were brought to the Sadar police station on charges of selling Avil injections. After investigation, they were released with a strict warning. Keeping that incident in mind, an official said the meeting was called to remind sellers not to maintain a negligent attitude in this regard, which can land them in trouble. The District Drug Association assured the police that they keep the stock record of all the medicines systematically and the police can check it anytime. Association president Birju Prasad said if any shopkeeper is found involved in the illegal sale of drugs, he will be entitled to punishment. He also informed that both shopkeepers who sold Avil have already been expelled from the association.
Hans India
9 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Bihar: Raid at Patna hotel, illegal liquor party busted; 15 detained
Patna: A late-night police raid at Hotel SM Inn, located in the Jakkanpur police station area of Patna, busted an illegal gathering held under the pretext of a birthday celebration, an official said on Tuesday. The raid led to the detention of 15 individuals, including four minors, and the seizure of one country-made pistol, magazine and four live cartridges. According to Sadar Range-1 SDPO Abhinav, who briefed the media on Tuesday, said that the raid was conducted following a tip-off from an unidentified source. Upon arrival, police discovered that alcohol was being consumed, and youths were seen dancing while waving a pistol inside the hotel rooms. 'We have seized a pistol, a magazine and 4 live cartridges from two youths, Mohit Kumar and Divyanshu Kumar, who revealed they had purchased these weapons for Rs 35,000 from a man named Pankaj Verma, a resident of Patna City,' said SDPO Abhinav. The accused admitted to making social media reels while using the seized items, prompting police to also investigate the digital footprint of the group. Sources close to the investigation revealed that the party was held in multiple hotel rooms, and the reception and gate staff appeared to be complicit. The police are now probing the role of Hotel SM Inn's management and staff, suspecting that they may have facilitated the gathering in violation of multiple laws. 'We are questioning all those detained. The cooperation of hotel personnel in such activities is being seriously examined,' the SDPO added. An FIR has been registered against the accused under the Liquor Prohibition Act and other relevant sections of the IPC. The police have confirmed that more arrests are likely, as the names of additional individuals involved have surfaced during interrogation. The crackdown comes as part of the administration's efforts to curb illegal parties, especially those involving minors, alcohol, and banned substances, and follows a string of similar incidents in the city.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
CM Sukhu inaugurates newly established SDPO office at Nadaun
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated the newly established office of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) at Nadaun, aiming to strengthen the law and order infrastructure in the region. The SDPO office will oversee operations at Police Station Nadaun and Police Station Sujanpur, improving coordination, efficiency, and supervision of law enforcement activities. Covering a jurisdiction of 82 Gram Panchayats and one Nagar Panchayat (NAC), the new office is expected to enhance policing, ensure faster response times, and provide better administrative oversight. In addition, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed 'Rajasva Sadan' at Nadaun, built at a cost of Rs 18.50 lakh, and dedicated the Panchayat Ghar in Kalur, constructed at a cost of Rs 1.14 crore. While addressing a gathering in Kalur, the Chief Minister said that when the construction of the Panchayat Ghar started, he was an MLA at that time and was happy to inaugurate it today. He announced that the liquor shop in Kalur will be shifted back to its previous location. He stated that ever since the state government has reinstated the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), the state has been facing financial restrictions from the Union government. 'As a result, Rs 1,600 crore as financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh has been curtailed by the Union Government,' he said. The Chief Minister further announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School in Amlehar will commence from the next academic session. This will be the first CBSE-affiliated Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School in the state. Along with quality education, the state government will also ensure nutritious meals in this school and in the coming years, around one thousand students are expected to enrol in this institution. He added that the state government has fixed a minimum support price of Rs 90 per kilogram for naturally grown raw turmeric, Rs 40 per kilogram for maize, and Rs 60 per kilogram for wheat. He also said that improvements in the state's healthcare services are underway and the medical college and a cancer hospital would soon be operational in Hamirpur. CM Sukhu also inspected the ongoing construction of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Sports Complex at Kharidi in the Nadaun area. Being developed at a cost of Rs 65 crore, the facility is set to become a major hub for sports and youth engagement in the region. He directed the officers to complete the work by the end of this year. The modern complex will feature an 8-lane swimming pool, a shooting range, and dedicated spaces for wrestling, boxing, kabaddi, yoga, table tennis, and badminton. The Chief Minister stated that similar multipurpose sports complexes are being developed across the state to provide constructive avenues for youth and to help curb the menace of drug abuse. Emphasising the critical role of sports in promoting a healthy and disciplined lifestyle, the Chief Minister said, 'This sports complex will be a symbol of our commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring the physical and mental well-being of our youth.' Later, the Chief Minister also inspected the ongoing work at the Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding School in Amlehar, within the Nadaun assembly constituency. MLA Sanjay Rattan, HRTC Vice Chairman Ajay Verma, Nagar Panchayat Nadaun President Shammi Soni, District Collector Amarjeet Singh, SP Bhagat Singh, Congress leader Captain Prithvi Chand, and other dignitaries were present at the event. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Shooting victim, another held for misleading cops
1 2 Chatra: Two youths were arrested on Monday for misleading police about a shooting incident on May 30. Nitish Kumar (18) was injured when his friend, Hemant, was trying to unload a pistol that belonged to another friend, Bablu. The bullet and the pistol were seized from Nitish's room. A resident of Bhaurudih village in the Kunda police station area of Chatra district, Nitish resides in Deepa Mohalla with his two friends in a rented room. SDPO Sandeep Suman said, "Nitish's friend Bablu had come to his room with a pistol and bullets. Hemant, a resident of Lawalong block, was unloading when it accidentally went off. A case has been registered against Nitish, Bablu, and Hemant at Sadar police station under the Arms Act. Nitish and Hemant have been arrested, while Bablu is still absconding." Nitish tried many tricks to mislead the police. "During the investigation, a forensic team was also called from Ranchi to investigate the incident, after which the truth was uncovered," Suman said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Kolkata-based shoe trader robbed in Bokaro
Bokaro: A Kolkata-based shoe trader was robbed after unknowingly accepting a lift from a stranger at Chandrapura railway station. Police have arrested four accused involved in the crime, said Harvinder Singh, SP Bokaro. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident occurred on May 30, 2025, when the victim, Hasnain Amal, filed a complaint at Chandrapura police station. According to the FIR, the trader was lured onto a motorcycle by an unidentified man offering to take him to Dhanbad. Instead, he was taken to a secluded road where a group of criminals robbed him and threatened to kill him. Acting promptly on the complaint, Bokaro SP instructed the formation of a special raid team led by SDPO Vashishtha Narayan Singh. Within hours, the team arrested four suspects. The arrested persons are Prince Kumar Singh alias Sonu (Gaya), Rohit Kumar Thakur (Bokaro), Amit Singh alias Golu (Barh), and Vicky Pathak (Ara). All four are currently residing in Bokaro and are believed to be part of a gang operating from Bihar. A fifth suspect is still at large. Police seized five mobile phones, two motorcycles, and two knives from the accused.
