Champawat Police reported the arrest of a maternal aunt and her nephew after a joint team found 1.104 kilograms of opium during checking near the Bichai railway underpass in Tanakpur.
The action was carried out under Operation Prahar by the SOG/ANTF and Tanakpur Police. The police report identified 2 people as arrested in connection with the recovery.
Items recovered
According to the police account, officers also seized a motorcycle allegedly used for smuggling, 2 mobile phones and ₹1,150 in cash.
The supplied report does not provide the arrested individuals’ names or details of the next legal proceedings. It also does not state where the suspected opium was allegedly being transported or whether anyone else is involved.
The recovery took place during checking near the Bichai railway underpass, making the location the immediate focus of the police operation. No further details about the case were provided in the available material.
Conclusion
The verified development is the arrest of 2 people near Tanakpur’s Bichai railway underpass and the reported seizure of 1.104 kilograms of opium, a motorcycle, 2 mobile phones and ₹1,150 in cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the arrests made?
The arrests were reported near the Bichai railway underpass in Tanakpur.
Q. How much opium was recovered?
The police reported recovering 1.104 kilograms of opium.
Q. Who carried out the operation?
The operation involved a joint team from SOG/ANTF and Tanakpur Police.
Q. What other items were seized?
Police reported seizing a motorcycle, 2 mobile phones and ₹1,150 in cash.
Q. How many people were arrested?
2 people were arrested, described in the report as a maternal aunt and her nephew.
