Almora police have arrested 2 men from Udham Singh Nagar after allegedly recovering 10.885 kilograms of cannabis during a vehicle-checking operation in Salt area. The police said the seized cannabis has an estimated international market value of ₹2,72,125.

The action was carried out under Operation Prahar by a joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group. Officers were conducting intensive checking at Ragd Gad Tiraha when they stopped a motorcycle carrying 2 suspected occupants.

Police identified the arrested men as Atiq Ali, a resident of Paiga village under the ITI police station in Udham Singh Nagar, and Danish, a resident of Ward Number 1, Nijad Farm, Jaspur Khurd, under the same police station.

The motorcycle, bearing registration number UK 18-R 9020, was also seized. Police said it was allegedly being used to transport the cannabis.

Case registered under the NDPS Act

A first information report has been registered at Salt police station under Sections 8/20/60 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The 2 accused were arrested and sent to jail, according to the report.

The operation was conducted under the leadership of Salt station house officer Kashmir Singh and SOG in-charge Sunil Dhanik. The seizure and arrests followed the search of the motorcycle during the checking drive.

Senior Superintendent of Police Chandrashekhar Ghodke said the district-wide campaign against people involved in the illegal drug trade would continue strictly. The reported case now proceeds through the legal process under the sections included in the FIR.

What the case means for readers

The arrests relate to an alleged cannabis transportation case in Almora district, while both accused are residents of Udham Singh Nagar. The police action also resulted in the seizure of the vehicle allegedly connected with the reported transport.

Further legal proceedings will determine the case in accordance with the FIR and applicable law. The police statement establishes the arrests, recovery, seizure and registration of the case, but it does not by itself establish guilt.

Conclusion

Salt police and the SOG arrested 2 Udham Singh Nagar residents after recovering 10.885 kilograms of cannabis at Ragd Gad Tiraha. The motorcycle was seized, an FIR was registered under Sections 8/20/60 of the NDPS Act, and the police said their anti-drug campaign would continue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where were the 2 men arrested?

They were arrested at Ragd Gad Tiraha in the Salt area of Almora district.

Q. What was recovered from them?

Police said 10.885 kilograms of cannabis was recovered.

Q. What was the estimated value of the seized cannabis?

Its estimated international market value was ₹2,72,125.

Q. Who conducted the operation?

The operation was conducted by a joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group under Operation Prahar.

Q. What vehicle was seized?

Police seized motorcycle number UK 18-R 9020, which they said was allegedly used in the reported transport.

Q. Which law was invoked?

An FIR was registered under Sections 8/20/60 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Q. Where are the accused from?

Atiq Ali is from Paiga village under the ITI police station, while Danish is from Ward Number 1, Nijad Farm, Jaspur Khurd. Both locations are in Udham Singh Nagar.