Himachal: 2 people arrested with 7 grams of heroin

Himachal Pradesh: Police seized a total of 7.29 grams of heroin (chitta) in two separate operations conducted yesterday in different police station areas of Mandi district. This continued their crackdown against illegal drugs in the region. In the first incident, during a routine patrol and traffic check in the Mandi Sadar police station area, an accused riding a motorcycle (registration number HP65A1753) was apprehended. The man, identified as Hemraj, a resident of Padhar tehsil in Mandi district, was found in possession of 4.53 grams of heroin.
A case was registered against the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Mandi Sadar police station, and further investigations were initiated. In the second incident, acting on a tip-off, police conducted a targeted operation and arrested another man, Sunny, a resident of Kummi in Balh tehsil of Mandi district. Police recovered 2.76 grams of heroin from his possession. A separate case has been registered at the Balh police station under the NDPS Act. Further investigation is underway to determine possible connections and sources of drug supply.