3 arrested including 2 Russians in Kangra, Himachal, police told what is the whole matter

News Topical, Digital Desk : In a major action against drug smuggling in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, the police arrested 3 people on Independence Day. The arrested Russian citizens include a woman and a man. The police have recovered 102 grams of hashish from them. In another case, the patrol team of Baijnath police station recovered 78.30 grams of hashish from a person.

How did the police arrest the Russian?

Kangra Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Ratan said that a team of Panchrukhi police station had received a tip-off. Based on this information, the police searched a vehicle and recovered 102 grams of hashish from 2 Russian nationals including a woman. Both were taken into custody and a case was registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). Also, their vehicle was also seized.

A person was arrested from Padol Road

In another incident, the patrol team of Baijnath police station arrested Vishal Kumar, a resident of Padol Road, Baijnath. 78.30 grams of hashish was recovered from Vishal. Action has also been taken against him under the NDPS Act. SP Ashok Ratan said, 'We will continue to take strict action against drug smugglers and illegal liquor suppliers. The public is appealed to inform the police about such activities. The identity of the informers will be kept completely confidential.'

What is NDPS Act?

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act), 1985 is a stringent law designed to curb drug trafficking in India. This act regulates the production, storage, transportation and sale of narcotics such as hashish, marijuana, heroin, cocaine and other psychotropic substances. Its purpose is to prevent drug trafficking and addiction in the country. The amount of punishment under the NDPS Act depends on the quantity and type of narcotic substance recovered.

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