Nainital SOG and Lalkuan police arrested 2 men after allegedly recovering 218.4 grams of smack during checking near the Subhashnagar barrier in the Lalkuan area. Police said the suspected consignment had been brought from Baheri for distribution in parts of Haldwani.
The arrested men were identified as Nadeem Khan alias Gantha, a truck driver from Siroli Kala near Pulbhatta in Udham Singh Nagar, and Mohd. Shafiq alias Shafi, a tailor from Mohammadpur in Baheri, Uttar Pradesh. Both were travelling by car towards Haldwani on Tuesday night when the police teams stopped them, according to officials.
Police account of the alleged supply network
During questioning, the accused allegedly told police that they had purchased the 218.4 grams of smack in Baheri. Investigators said the substance was to be divided into smaller quantities and supplied in different areas of Banbhulpura, Mukhani and Kathgodam.
Police also said Nadeem came into contact with a Baheri resident identified as Bunty Rastogi before becoming involved in the alleged drug trade. A third person described as a handler from Baheri was named during questioning. The police have not reported an arrest of that person in the available account.
Officials said Shafiq regularly travelled from Baheri to Banbhulpura, where he worked as a tailor. Police described both men as suspects in an alleged attempt to distribute the recovered substance, not as convicted offenders.
Arrests and court action
The case was disclosed at a press conference at the Police Multipurpose Building. Nainital SP Crime Dr Jagdish Chandra and SP City Harbans Singh addressed the briefing on Wednesday.
After questioning, Nadeem and Shafiq were sent to jail on a court order. The available report does not provide details of the specific criminal sections applied, the vehicle used or the next hearing date.
Dr Jagdish Chandra said drug traffickers often target young people living in hostels and paying guest accommodation. He added that the 2 arrested suspects were allegedly seeking to operate in similar localities and that police expected to arrest the third suspect soon.
The alleged supply route connects Baheri with several areas of Haldwani, including Banbhulpura, Mukhani and Kathgodam. The recovery and arrests followed joint checking by the Nainital SOG and Lalkuan police, while the investigation into the suspected handler continues.
Conclusion
Police have arrested 2 suspects and recovered 218.4 grams of alleged smack, which officials said was intended for distribution across parts of Haldwani. The 2 men were sent to jail under a court order, and the alleged Baheri-based handler remains under investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What was recovered in the operation?
Police said they recovered 218.4 grams of smack.
Q. Where were the arrests made?
The arrests took place near the Subhashnagar barrier in the Lalkuan area during police checking.
Q. Who were arrested?
The arrested suspects were Nadeem Khan alias Gantha, a truck driver from Siroli Kala, and Mohd. Shafiq alias Shafi, a tailor from Mohammadpur in Baheri.
Q. Where was the alleged consignment supposed to go?
Police said it was intended for supply in Banbhulpura, Mukhani and Kathgodam.
Q. What happened after questioning?
Nadeem and Shafiq were sent to jail on a court order.
Q. Is another suspect being investigated?
Yes. Police said the suspects named a Baheri-based handler during questioning and that efforts were underway to arrest the person.
