Shimla
Three people were arrested after around 10 grams of heroin, locally referred to as chitta, was allegedly recovered from a vehicle near Nalhatti Crossing in the Ghanahatti area of Shimla, police said.The seizure was made on October 7 by a team of the Shimla Police Special Cell during a checking operation near Nalhatti Crossing. Police said three people travelling in a vehicle were searched during the operation, leading to the recovery of the suspected contraband.
The accused have been identified as Yashpal Thakur, 25, a resident of Bilaspur; Lalit Kumar, 34, from Arki in Solan district; and Nikita Dutt, 26, from Shimla.A case has been registered at Police Station West Shimla under Sections 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The three accused have been arrested and are expected to be produced before a court. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband and establish the alleged role of those involved.The seizure comes as Shimla Police continues its intensified crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse in the district.
