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Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Amritsar Commissionerate Police of Punjab Police have achieved a breakthrough in their anti-drug efforts, arresting two accused and recovering 4.13 kilograms of heroin from their possession. According to police, the accused were procuring narcotics consignments from Pakistan using drones and supplying them across the Majha and Doaba regions. Also Read | Bengaluru Shocker: Salon Owner Assaulted by Ex-Employee's Husband Over Job Termination. Amritsa ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 5 (ANI): Customs officers on April 4 intercepted a male Indian national at Ahmedabad Airport after suspicions arose during hand baggage screening. The passenger had arrived from Bangkok (Don Mueang) on VietJet Airlines Flight VZ-750 at 22:55 hours. Also Read | Ravindra Erande Case: Extortion Complaint Backfires As 121 Obscene Videos Lead To Arrest Over S*x Exploitation. "Upon detailed examination of his hand baggage, four vacuum-sealed packets containing a g ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 5 (ANI): Customs officers on April 4 intercepted a male Indian national at Ahmedabad Airport after suspicions arose during hand baggage screening. The passenger had arrived from Bangkok (Don Mueang) on VietJet Airlines Flight VZ-750 at 22:55 hours. "Upon detailed examination of his hand baggage, four vacuum-sealed packets containing a greenish substance were recovered. The substance tested positive for hydroponic weed (marijuana), weighing 1.107 kg," a Custom ...Read More >
Silchar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): In a major anti-narcotics success, Assam Rifles Battalion on Saturday, in coordination with the police, carried out a swift, intelligence-based operation in the general area of Meharpur. During the operation, suspect movement was detected, and the vehicle attempted to evade the security forces, leading to a brief chase before being intercepted. The swift response by the joint team resulted in the recovery of 30 soap cases of heroin weighing approximately ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Special Staff of Delhi Police South District arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian national cocaine supplier, following a major drug bust in the Mehrauli area, leading to the recovery of over one kilogram of cocaine estimated to be worth ₹10 crore in the international market. According to a press release by Delhi police, the team conducted a raid in Islam Colony, Mehrauli, on March 30 and apprehended 35-year-old Nigerian national John Chibuike from his residence ...Read More >
Vadodara, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three persons were arrested with 267 grams of illegal hybrid ganja valued at around Rs 9.34 lakh during a raid by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Gujarat CID (Crime) in Vadodara district, officials said on Saturday. The operation was carried out on Friday at Mosampura village near Kundhela Road on University Road under Dabhoi police station limits in Vadodara rural. Acting on specific intelligence, an ANTF Vadodara Zone team conducted the raid. "Duri ...Read More >
Silchar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): In a major anti-narcotics success, Assam Rifles Battalion on Saturday, in coordination with the police, carried out a swift, intelligence-based operation in the general area of Meharpur. During the operation, suspect movement was detected, and the vehicle attempted to evade the security forces, leading to a brief chase before being intercepted. The swift response by the joint team resulted in the recovery of 30 soap cases of heroin weighing approximately ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: In a late-night operation on Thursday, the Telangana government's EAGLE team apprehended seven drug consumers during a raid at a pub in Kondapur. The team raided the Quake Arena Pub and identified 64 individuals suspected to have consumed drugs. Subsequent drug tests confirmed seven positive cases. Among those detained was reportedly the son of an IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh. The individuals who tested positive were identified as Monish Umesh, Prudviraj, Abhishek, Rishab, Harith ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3: A special NDPS court has acquitted a 75-year-old man from Kashmir and a 55-year-old man from Nagpada, arrested in July 2017, after they were allegedly found in possession of around 20 kg of charas. The court cited several loopholes in the search and seizure procedures adopted by the police. Arrest and recovery details According to the prosecution, the Anti Narcotic Cell (ANC) laid a trap near Safety Tank Chowk, Nagpada, on July 9, 2017, intercepting two men identified as Haji ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The son of a senior IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh was among seven people held for alleged consumption of narcotic drugs after the Telangana's EAGLE Force raided a pub here, officials said on Friday, April 3. Based on credible information, during the intervening night between April 2-3, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) conducted the raid in coordination with Gachibowli Police Station staff, on the pub in Kondapur, and seven people were apprehended, an official r ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 3 (PTI) Two passengers were arrested for alleged possession of hydroponic weed worth Rs 2 crore at the Ahmedabad airport on Friday, officials said. Acting on a tip-off from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), officers of the Customs department's air intelligence unit (AIU) intercepted the duo on their arrival from Bangkok (Thailand) in the morning, they said. Officers recovered eight vacuum-sealed plastic packets containing a greenish substance from their baggage, and ...Read More >
A police constable in Jammu and Kashmir has been dismissed for narcotics offences, highlighting the region's crackdown on drug-related crimes and police misconduct. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsA police constable in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, was dismissed for alleged involvement in a narcotics case.The constable was apprehended with heroin in his possession, leading to an investigation under the NDPS Act.The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur dismissed the constable after a dep ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have had a severe economic impact and are causing energy instability in the region, said admiral D K Tripathi, chief of naval staff, in Mumbai on Thursday. The strait, an international waterway between Iran and Oman, controls a large volume of global oil flow and is in focus due to the war in West Asia, which is well into its fifth week. Tripathi and Union minister of state for defence, Sanjay Seth, were in Mumbai to flag off the second edition of th ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major crackdown aimed at curbing crime and illegal activities, the West District of Delhi Police conducted a 48-hour intensive enforcement drive under Operation Kavach 13.0. According to the release, the operation, carried out on the directions of the Police Headquarters (PHQ) from March 29 (6 PM) to March 31 (6 PM), resulted in over 200 arrests and widespread enforcement action across identified crime-prone areas. Also Read: West Delhi police arrests 586 under Operation Kavach ...Read More >
The crackdown, spanning from March 25 to March 31, resulted in the arrest of 8 people, including two Myanmar nationals, four from Manipur and one from Assam, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) H Ramthlengliana said. The most significant operation took place on the morning of March 25, when the CID (Special Branch) operation team intercepted a truck at Tuirial Bridge near Aizawl. A meticulous search of the truck, which was proceeding towards Aizawl from Seiling in Saitual district, reve ...Read More >
Aizawl: Mizoram Police have dismantled multiple trans-border smuggling networks in a series of operations over the past week, seizing narcotics valued at Rs 25.01 crore and arresting eight persons, including two Myanmar nationals. The crackdown, carried out between March 25 and March 31, targeted trafficking routes across the state. Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) H. Ramthlengliana said those arrested include four individuals from Manipur and one from Assam. The largest seizure was ...Read More >
Hyderabad police have arrested two individuals and seized MDMA in a drug bust, uncovering a trafficking operation with links to Himachal Pradesh. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsTwo individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling MDMA.Police seized 25.65 grams of MDMA during the operation.The accused were reportedly selling MDMA to earn money.The MDMA was supplied by two individuals who obtained the drug from Himachal Pradesh.Authorities are currently searching for the supplier ...Read More >
Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing regional economic strain and energy instability as the West Asia war continues. He added that maritime competition now extends beyond oil to rare earth elements, critical minerals, fishing grounds, and data, alongside rising marine research and IUU fishing activity. Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have hit regional economies. Admiral D K Tripathi also warne ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (UNI) In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Shimla district police have seized one of the largest consignments of chitta (heroin) reported this year, intensifying the ongoing anti-narcotics drive in the hill town. Police Chief of Shimla Saurav Singh said that the seizure was made on Thursday morning in connection with Case No. 54/26 dated March 24, 2026, registered under Section 21 under NDPS Act under the police station Boileauganj. The operation was carried out by t ...Read More >
Shimla police arrested a Haryana man and seized a significant quantity of heroin, marking a major drug bust in the region and highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsA Haryana-based drug peddler was arrested in Shimla with 288 grams of adulterated heroin.The seizure is the largest heroin bust in Shimla district this year.The accused, identified as Shamshad Ahmed, is a resident of Ambala, Haryana.A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs ...Read More >
Mumbai (PTI): The Strait of Hormuz disruptions have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said on Thursday amid the war in West Asia. Speaking at an event where INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, the admiral said competition at sea has no longer remained confined to oil and energy. It is now expanding towards resources that will shape future growth - such as rare ear ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): As the conflict in West Asia continues, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi weighed in on the implications of the war, stating that the competition at sea has moved beyond oil and energy to expand alternative energy resources. Addressing at the flagging off ceremony of the 2nd edition of IOS SAGAR, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted the economic impact of the conflict which he believed will push countries towards procurement of rare earth element ...Read More >
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], April 2 (ANI): Mizoram police seized a large quantity of drugs worth over Rs 25 crore in separate operations in the state over the past few days. According to the Mizoram police, on March 31, Aizawl District Special Branch (DSB) team intercepted two Myanmar nationals, Thanglianmung (26 years old) and Manglianthang (23 years old), both of Thinglei, Tidim district, Myanmar, near Tawngtaimual, Zemabawk area. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Case: Self-Styled Godman Accused of Fe ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Thursday said that the Karnataka Police have been successful in creating an atmosphere of peace and harmony in the state and have earned recognition as one of the best police systems in the country. He was speaking at the Police Flag Day celebrations and the Chief Minister's Medal award ceremony held at the KSRP Parade Ground in Koramangala in Bengaluru, where he addressed the medal recipients. He said that Police ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting is scheduled for May 4. A day earlier, Vijay unveiled the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections, promising "anti-drug protection zones" and a monthly assistance for students. Addressing a press conference in Chennai, Vijay stressed his vision for a drug-free and self-reliant Tamil Nadu. He said anti-drug protection zones" will be established in all schools and col ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) In a 48-hour crackdown under "Operation Kavach 13.0," the Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders in 229 cases, detained people and seized significant quantities of contraband, an official said on Wednesday. The operation, conducted between March 29 and 31 across all 15 police districts, involved simultaneous raids at 3,211 locations by more than 1,000 police teams, including personnel from district units, the Crime Branch and the Special Cell. Police said drug traffic ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Police in Udhampur have dismissed a constable from service after a departmental enquiry found him involved in a narcotics case under the NDPS Act, officials said. Taking stringent action against narcotics peddling and those involved in this criminal act, the police in Udhampur has dismissed a cop for his involvement in crime. In an official statement, police informed that SSP Udhampur has dismissed Constable Arjun Sharma (No. 886/U, PID No. EXJ-126992) from service with immediate ...Read More >
Bengaluru Airport Customs officials seized nearly 30 kg of hydroponic ganja from passengers arriving from Bangkok, resulting in the arrest of six individuals involved in drug trafficking. Key PointsBengaluru Customs officials seized 17.45 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 6.10 crore, from five passengers arriving from Bangkok.In a separate incident, Customs intercepted another passenger arriving from Bangkok with 11.5 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 4.02 crore.The hydroponic ganja was c ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), April 1 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday introduced a key amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, proposing to bar individuals involved in drug offences, financial irregularities, land encroachment and conflict of interest from contesting Panchayat elections. The amendment Bill was tabled in the Assembly by Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, with the aim of strengthening transparency and accountability in grassroots governanc ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), April 1 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday introduced a key amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, proposing to bar individuals involved in drug offences, financial irregularities, land encroachment and conflict of interest from contesting Panchayat elections. The amendment Bill was tabled in the Assembly by Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, with the aim of strengthening transparency and accountability in grassroots governanc ...Read More >
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