Nurpur Police Capture Proclaimed Offender in NDPS Case

In a significant operation, the Nurpur Police have arrested a proclaimed offender wanted in a narcotics case. Manish, a resident of Kotla Mangwal village, was apprehended in Chandigarh after failing to appear in court. This arrest is part of a broader initiative by the police to track down absconding offenders. The ongoing investigation aims to ensure justice is served as legal proceedings continue against him.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 2, 2026, 18:37 IST

Arrest of Proclaimed Offender

Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur
The Police Department of Nurpur has intensified its efforts to apprehend wanted individuals, successfully capturing a proclaimed offender linked to a case under the NDPS Act from Chandigarh.

The individual, identified as Manish, son of Rajendra Singh, hails from Kotla Mangwal village in Indora Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. He was arrested during a targeted operation aimed at locating absconding suspects.

Manish was sought in connection with FIR No. 173/2019, which was filed under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Damtal Police Station.

Authorities revealed that the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) in Indora had declared him a Proclaimed Offender on October 1, 2026, due to his failure to appear in court regarding the case.

After his arrest in Chandigarh, Manish has been placed in custody following legal protocols. The police are continuing their investigation and pursuing necessary legal actions.

This arrest marks a crucial advancement in Nurpur Police's ongoing initiative to locate and bring to justice those who have evaded law enforcement.