3 youths from Haryana were arrested in Uttarkashi after police allegedly recovered 1 kg 647 grams of charas from a Scorpio during a checking operation on the Mori-Netwar road on November 4.
Police estimated the seized contraband’s value at around ₹3.30 lakh. The vehicle, bearing registration number HR 60P 0429, was also seized because it was allegedly being used to transport the charas.
Arrested men identified
The arrested men have been identified as Raghav Gadi, 21, Sunny Gautam, 25, and Himanshu, 22. All 3 are residents of Panipat, Haryana.
The recovery was made when police searched the Scorpio during road checking. The available information does not state where the vehicle was travelling from or where the alleged consignment was intended to go.
Case registered under NDPS Act
Police have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The registration of the case records the police action and allegations; it does not establish guilt, which will be determined through the legal process.
The seized Scorpio and the recovered charas are now part of the case. No further details about the investigation, court proceedings or possible additional arrests were provided.
Conclusion
Police in Uttarkashi arrested 3 Panipat residents after recovering 1 kg 647 grams of charas from a Scorpio on the Mori-Netwar road. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the vehicle was seized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the arrests made?
The arrests were made during a checking operation on the Mori-Netwar road in Uttarkashi.
Q. When did the police operation take place?
The checking operation took place on November 4.
Q. How much charas was recovered?
Police recovered 1 kg 647 grams of charas.
Q. What was the estimated value of the seized charas?
Police estimated its value at around ₹3.30 lakh.
Q. Who were the arrested men?
They were identified as Raghav Gadi, Sunny Gautam and Himanshu, all residents of Panipat, Haryana.
Q. What vehicle was seized?
Police seized a Scorpio bearing registration number HR 60P 0429.
Q. Which law was invoked?
Police registered a case under the NDPS Act.
