Punjab Newsline | Himachal
The Shimla Police has achieved a major breakthrough in its ongoing anti-drug campaign by arresting five individuals with 94 grams of heroin (locally known as ‘Chitta’) in the Tara Devi–Tutu bypass area.
According to police, the Special Cell team received specific intelligence on March 19, 2026, about a suspicious vehicle suspected of transporting narcotics. Acting swiftly, the team intercepted a Haryana-registered Swift car near Tara Devi Zero Point. During the search, 94 grams of heroin were recovered from the vehicle, and all five occupants were arrested on the spot.
The accused have been identified as Anjit (34), Irfan (38), Ravikant (30), Mukesh (47), and Narendra (38), all residents of Sonipat and Jhajjar districts of Haryana. During initial interrogation, they revealed that they had brought the drugs to Shimla with the intention of selling them.
A case has been registered under the NDPS Act at West Police Station, Shimla. After being produced in court, Irfan, Mukesh, Narendra, and Ravikant have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, while Anjit has been taken on police remand for further questioning.
Police officials said that further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace the source of the drug supply. They added that the campaign against narcotics will continue strictly across the district.