Kaliyar police detained one accused after recovering 36.79 grams of illegal smack, Haridwar Police said in an update published on 1 October 2026. The action was carried out under Operation Prahar, a police campaign mentioned in the update.
The police statement linked the alleged drug-smuggling activity to the accused’s desire to earn more money. It did not provide the person’s name or other identifying details.
Case registered under NDPS Act
Police said a case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act. The update did not specify the exact sections invoked, the place of recovery or whether the seized substance had been sent for forensic examination.
Further legal action will now proceed according to the police statement. No information was provided about the accused being produced before a court, bail proceedings or any wider investigation.
The recovery forms part of continued action by Kotwali Kaliyar police under Operation Prahar, as described by Haridwar Police. The available update contained no details about other arrests, additional seizures or possible links to a wider network.
Conclusion
Haridwar Police reported the detention of one accused with 36.79 grams of illegal smack in Kaliyar and said an NDPS Act case has been registered for further legal proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much illegal smack was recovered?
Police reported the recovery of 36.79 grams of illegal smack.
Q. How many people were detained?
The police update reported that one accused was detained.
Q. Which police unit carried out the action?
Kotwali Kaliyar police carried out the action mentioned in the update.
Q. Under which law was the case registered?
Police said the case was registered under the NDPS Act.
Q. Was the action connected to a named operation?
Yes. Haridwar Police linked the action to Operation Prahar.
Q. What happens next in the case?
The police said further legal proceedings will follow.
