Selakui police in Dehradun district arrested a 22-year-old man near Raja’s Dhaba after allegedly recovering 9.35 grams of smack from him during a search on 10 November. A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Police identified the accused as Devendra, son of Kalicharan. He is a resident of Sisora Sisori village in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district and was living at Samrat Complex in Selakui, according to the police account.
Search near Raja’s Dhaba
The police team was checking people and vehicles in Selakui when it stopped the accused near Raja’s Dhaba. During the search, officers said they found 9.35 grams of smack in his possession. He was arrested at the spot.
The action followed directions from the Dehradun senior superintendent of police to all police station in-charges. The instructions called for action against people involved in the trafficking of narcotic substances in their respective areas.
Police said Selakui teams have been conducting checks on suspicious people and vehicles as part of the enforcement drive. The available information does not state whether the accused has been convicted by a court.
Case registered under NDPS Act
Selakui police registered case crime number 168/2026. The case has been filed under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act.
The sections cited in the case concern the alleged possession or handling of a prohibited narcotic substance. Further legal proceedings will determine the next stage of the case.
Conclusion
Selakui police say they arrested Devendra near Raja’s Dhaba after recovering 9.35 grams of smack. The accused faces a case under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, while the legal process will continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the arrest made?
The arrest was made near Raja’s Dhaba in Selakui, Dehradun district.
Q. What was allegedly recovered?
Police said they recovered 9.35 grams of smack from the accused.
Q. Who was arrested?
Police identified the accused as 22-year-old Devendra, son of Kalicharan.
Q. Which law was used to register the case?
The case was registered under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act.
Q. What is the case crime number?
Selakui police registered case crime number 168/2026.
