Major Drug Trafficking Bust in Nurpur: Two Arrested with Heroin
Significant Drug Trafficking Operation in Nurpur
Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur
In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the CIA team in Nurpur successfully intercepted a Swift vehicle at the Kandwal checkpost. Upon inspection, authorities discovered 43.56 grams of heroin (chitta) concealed within the car, revealing connections to a broader interstate drug distribution network.
Identified Suspects:
- Akshay Kumar (29), from Samloti, Tehsil Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
- Savran Singh (28), hailing from Babehali, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, currently residing in Bindraban, Tehsil Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
Details of the Seizure: The heroin and the Swift vehicle (registration number HP94-7541) involved in the trafficking have been seized by the police.
Ongoing Investigation: Law enforcement officials indicated that this operation has yielded vital information regarding the interstate drug mafia's supply chain. A thorough investigation is currently in progress to dismantle the entire operation, with additional arrests anticipated.
Legal Proceedings: A case has been filed against the suspects under pertinent sections of the NDPS Act at the Nurpur Police Station. Both individuals are now in custody, and further legal actions are being pursued.