Campy police in Tehri district have arrested 2 men after reportedly recovering 708 grams of charas during a checking operation near Silasu Bridge. Police estimated the seized substance’s value at one lakh 77 thousand rupees.
The action took place on 1 November 2026 in the Silasu Bridge area under Nainbagh Police Out. According to police, officers stopped 2 men during checking and recovered the suspected contraband during a search.
The arrests were made as part of Operation Prahar, a campaign against illegal drug trafficking being conducted under the direction of Tehri Senior Superintendent of Police Shweta Chaubey.
Details of the case
Police identified the accused as Akhilesh Chauhan, son of Shailendra Singh, and Rajmohan, son of Shoorveer Singh. Both are residents of Devjani village in the Mori police station area of Uttarkashi district.
Campy police station has registered a case against the 2 men under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Police said the accused were being presented before a court. The case concerns the recovery and alleged possession of the substance; their guilt has not been established by a court.
The police team involved in the operation included Sub-Inspector Mangesh Kumar, Head Constable Akbar Ali, and constables Rajendra Singh and Ankit Rawat.
Police appeal for information
Tehri Police said its campaign against the illegal drug trade would continue across the district. The department has also appealed to residents to share information about suspected drug-related activity.
Police said the identity of anyone providing information would be kept confidential. No further details about the investigation or the next court proceedings were provided.
Conclusion
The operation resulted in the arrest of 2 Uttarkashi residents, the reported seizure of 708 grams of charas and registration of an NDPS Act case. The accused are now being presented before the court, while Tehri Police said its anti-drug campaign will continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the arrests made?
The arrests were made near Silasu Bridge in the area of Nainbagh Police Out, under Campy police station in Tehri district.
Q. What was recovered?
Police reported recovering 708 grams of charas.
Q. What was the estimated value of the seized substance?
Police estimated its value at one lakh 77 thousand rupees.
Q. Who were arrested?
Police identified the accused as Akhilesh Chauhan and Rajmohan, both residents of Devjani village in Uttarkashi district’s Mori police station area.
Q. Under which law was the case registered?
Campy police registered the case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Q. What action is being taken against the accused?
The accused were being presented before a court after the case was registered.
Q. What did Tehri Police say about the wider campaign?
Tehri Police said its campaign against illegal drug trafficking would continue and appealed to residents to provide information. The identity of informants would be kept confidential.
