Almora Police have arrested one alleged drug trafficker after the Special Operations Group (SOG) recovered 6.11 grams of smack near ITI Gate on Khatyari Road. The seized substance was valued at ₹1.83 lakh, according to the police announcement.
The action was reported under the Drugs-Free Devbhoomi Mission. Police said the arrest forms part of their continuing operation against drug-related crime in Almora.
Case registered under NDPS Act
A case has been registered under Sections 8/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The reported sections concern offences involving prohibited narcotic substances, but the arrest itself does not establish guilt.
The police announcement did not provide the arrested person’s name or details about the next stage of the investigation. The available information confirms the location, the quantity and stated value of the recovered smack, along with the legal sections used in the case.
The development is relevant for residents and visitors in Almora because it concerns the reported movement of an illegal narcotic substance on Khatyari Road. Further proceedings will determine how the case advances under the applicable law.
Conclusion
Almora Police said its SOG arrested one alleged drug trafficker near ITI Gate with 6.11 grams of smack valued at ₹1.83 lakh, and registered a case under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the arrest made?
The arrest was made near ITI Gate on Khatyari Road in Almora.
Q. What substance was reportedly recovered?
Police reported recovering 6.11 grams of smack.
Q. What was the stated value of the recovered substance?
The reported value was ₹1.83 lakh.
Q. Which police unit carried out the action?
The Special Operations Group, or SOG, carried out the action.
Q. Under which law was the case registered?
The case was registered under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act.
