Laksar police have arrested a 24-year-old man after allegedly recovering 216 narcotic capsules during a checking operation. Officers also found ₹19,550 and a mobile phone in his possession.
The arrested man has been identified as Adil, son of Iqbal, a resident of Garhi Sanghipur in Laksar. Police said the recovery took place on Saturday while officers were checking people and vehicles as part of an anti-drug campaign.
The case concerns an arrest and an investigation. Adil has not been convicted by a court.
Police account of the recovery
According to police, officers searched Adil during the checking operation and found 216 capsules described as narcotic. Police also said the cash had been collected through the sale of capsules.
During questioning, police said Adil told them that he was addicted to drugs. He allegedly said that he used some capsules himself and kept others to sell.
Police have not stated in the available information what substance the capsules contained. Investigators are now working to identify the source from which the capsules allegedly reached Adil.
Case registered under NDPS Act
A case has been registered at Kotwali Laksar under the NDPS Act, according to the police account. Police said Adil was being produced before the court in connection with the case.
The investigation will determine the alleged supply chain and the circumstances surrounding the recovered capsules. The available information does not state whether any other person has been detained or arrested in the investigation.
Kotwali in-charge inspector Praveen Singh Koshyari said police teams were conducting continued checks on suspicious people and vehicles. The action formed part of the ongoing campaign against drug trafficking in the area.
The team involved in the operation included Station House Officer Praveen Singh Koshyari, Senior Sub-Inspector Rajesh Bisht, Sub-Inspector Suresh Kumar Singh, constable Ravindra Chauhan and home guard Shubham Kumar.
Conclusion
Police have registered an NDPS Act case after the alleged recovery of 216 narcotic capsules, ₹19,550 and a mobile phone, while the supply source remains under investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was arrested in the Laksar case?
Adil, aged 24, was arrested by Laksar police. He is identified as the son of Iqbal and a resident of Garhi Sanghipur, Laksar.
Q. What did police allegedly recover?
Police said they recovered 216 narcotic capsules, ₹19,550 and a mobile phone.
Q. What did Adil allegedly tell police?
Police said Adil told them that he was addicted to drugs. He allegedly said he used some capsules and kept others for sale.
Q. Where was the case registered?
The case was registered at Kotwali Laksar under the NDPS Act.
Q. What are investigators examining now?
Police are investigating the source of the narcotic capsules and the alleged supply network.
Q. Who led the police operation?
The team included Station House Officer Praveen Singh Koshyari, Senior Sub-Inspector Rajesh Bisht, Sub-Inspector Suresh Kumar Singh, constable Ravindra Chauhan and home guard Shubham Kumar.
