Champawat police have arrested 25-year-old Tarun Singh Gwal after a search during a checking operation by personnel from Chalthi. Police said 10 grams of smack were recovered, and a case was registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Champawat Kotwali.

The action was confirmed by Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav. She said Chalthi police were carrying out checking when the युवक was stopped and searched. The accused has been identified as Tarun Singh Gwal, a resident of Ward 4, Ghantaghar, Pithoragarh.

What police said was recovered

The headline and summary of the available account identify the seized substance as 10 grams of smack. However, a later passage describes the recovered material as 10 grams of charas. The difference has not been clarified in the available information.

The arrest has been linked to Champawat police’s continuing campaign against narcotics. Police have not provided further details about the alleged movement or intended use of the substance.

Case registered under NDPS Act

According to SP Rekha Yadav, the case was filed under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Champawat Kotwali. Further action is being taken in the case. The available information does not state whether the accused has been presented before a court or whether any court order has been issued.

The police team involved in the operation included Chalthi outin-charge Rakesh Kathayat and constables Kamal Nath and Kuldeep.

Conclusion

Police have arrested Tarun Singh Gwal in connection with the recovery of 10 grams of a substance described as smack in the headline and summary, while another passage calls it charas. The NDPS case remains under further action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who was arrested in Champawat?

Tarun Singh Gwal, aged 25, was arrested by Champawat police.

Q. Where does Tarun Singh Gwal live?

He is identified as a resident of Ward 4, Ghantaghar, Pithoragarh.

Q. What did police say was recovered?

The headline and summary identify 10 grams of smack. A later passage refers to the substance as charas.

Q. Under which law was the case registered?

The case was registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

Q. Where was the case registered?

The case was registered at Champawat Kotwali.

Q. Which police unit conducted the checking?

Chalthi police conducted the checking operation.

Q. Who led the police team at the out?

The team included Chalthi outin-charge Rakesh Kathayat, along with constables Kamal Nath and Kuldeep.