KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
Champawat police arrested 25-year-old Tarun Singh Gwal during checking by Chalthi police, according to Superintendent Rekha Yadav. The account says 10 grams of smack were recovered and a case was registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Champawat Kotwali. It also contains a conflicting reference to charas.
Nainital
A joint operation by Kathgodam police and the Kumaon Range STF led to the arrest of 2 men near the Wildlife Transit Rescue Centre in Haldwani. Police said they recovered 1.155 kilograms of charas, valued at about 3 lakh rupees, along with the scooter allegedly used for transport.
Roorkee
Police arrested a man during a checking operation on the Laksar-Balawali road on Monday night, officials said. Officers reported recovering 15.82 grams of smack from him and registered a case under the NDPS Act. The accused was being presented before a court as the legal process moved forward.
Khatima
Police in Khatima arrested a 24-year-old man during checking on the Jasari-Patpura road, officials said. The search allegedly recovered 4.45 grams of smack from a transparent polythene packet. A case has been registered under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, and legal proceedings are underway as he is produced in court.
Champawat
In Champawat, police convened a meeting with Gram Prahari to reinforce NDPS Act provisions and drug-prevention measures. The drive focuses on empowering village-level volunteers, using the Mannat Portal for confidential information sharing and improving early reporting of illegal cannabis cultivation and narcotic activity.
Dehradun
Police say 2 suspects were detained in separate precincts after operations targeting narcotics trafficking. Authorities recovered 8.39 grams of smack and 204 grams of charas, with an estimated market value around ₹2.5 lakh. one suspect has prior NDPS Act convictions. Further action is expected as investigations continue.
Pithoragarh
In Pithoragarh, police intercepted a scooter rider from Nanakmata who was transporting smack to the border area. A total of 24.4 grams of illicit powder was recovered, and the suspect, Mohammad Wasid, reportedly bought the drugs from Nanakmata. Investigations continue as officers seek further connections and sources, while appealing for public support to curb drug crimes.
