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Two Held with Liquor, Heroin in Chandigarh
Chandigarh Police arrest two men from Uttar Pradesh, seizing 48 liquor bottles and 10 grams of heroin. The operation was based on a tip-off near the railway station. Read more.
Yamunanagar ANC arrests 2, recovers 810g heroin worth ₹90 lakh
Yamunanagar police's Anti-Narcotics Cell arrested two men and seized 810 grams of heroin in a major operation. Read about the police's latest success in curbing narcotics.
Punjab Police Thwarts Pak-Sponsored Terror, Seizes 11.6 kg RDX
Punjab Police dismantled 19 terror modules, arrested 131 suspects, and seized 11.6 kg of RDX in 2025. The crackdown also saw record heroin seizures. Read the full report.
Yamunanagar ANC seizes 810g heroin, arrests two
Yamunanagar police arrested two and seized 810 grams of heroin worth Rs 90 lakh. The bust is part of a strict anti-narcotics drive. Read the full story.
12 Kg Suspected Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust
In a major operation, BSF and Punjab Police seized 12 kg of suspected heroin near the Amritsar border. Two arrested. Read details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Mumbai court grants bail to dentist in child trafficking case
A Mumbai sessions court grants bail to Dr. Reshmi Banerji, citing no evidence she harmed the child. The case involves an alleged interstate trafficking racket uncovered in April 2024. Read the full details.
Over 2 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar by BSF & Punjab Police
Border Security Force and Punjab Police conduct separate successful operations in Amritsar, seizing over 2 kilograms of heroin. Details on the narcotics haul and arrests.
Chandigarh Police Smash Drug Networks, Arrest 835
Chandigarh police have launched a major offensive against narcotics, registering 732 NDPS cases since 2020. The crackdown has seen assets worth Rs 15 crore frozen. Read the full story.
Itanagar Police arrests two, seizes heroin worth Rs 2 lakh
Itanagar Capital Region police arrested two drug peddlers in separate operations, recovering 34.83 grams of heroin. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Ex-serviceman arrested with heroin, grenade near Nepal border
Punjab Police's SSOC arrests ex-serviceman Rajbir Singh with heroin & a grenade. He is linked to espionage, drug trafficking, and the Sirsa police station attack. Details inside.
Two More Arrested in Undercover Drug-Weapons Sting
Two more individuals arrested in a major undercover operation targeting a transnational drug and weapons trafficking network. Read the latest on the ongoing crackdown.
Mizoram: 1,563 drug arrests, 80kg heroin seized this year
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.
SC Upholds Conviction in Bengaluru Child Trafficking Case
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a Bengaluru man for child trafficking, terming it a 'deeply disturbing reality'. The court emphasized the credibility of the victim's sole testimony. Read more.
Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Drug Cartel
Amritsar police dismantled a narco-smuggling ring, arresting three and seizing 4.5kg heroin and a pistol. The gang used drones and social media for cross-border operations from Pakistan. Read the full investigation details.
Rs 2.2 Cr Heroin Seized in Silchar, 3 Arrested
Cachar police seized 388 grams of heroin from a secret vehicle compartment in Silchar. Three arrested as investigation into the narcotics network continues. Read the full story.
Punjab Police Seize 5.5 Kg Heroin, Arrest 3 in Major Bust
Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized 5.5 kg of heroin in a significant drug bust in Tarn Taran. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the state.
Two held for aiding killers in Chandigarh, Panchkula murder cases
Panchkula police arrest Shivam Sharma & Gopal Kumar for aiding murder accused & heroin trafficking. Duo planned another murder in Faridkot. Details on the crackdown.
UP ANTF seizes drugs worth Rs 3.10 crore, arrests 3 traffickers
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested three drug traffickers and seized heroin and ganja worth over Rs 3.10 crore in coordinated operations in Gorakhpur and Bhadohi. Read the full story.
Tribal woman trafficked, murdered in Hapur suitcase case
A Jharkhand tribal woman was trafficked, assaulted & murdered by a domestic help agency couple in Delhi-NCR. Her body was found in a Hapur sugarcane field. Read the shocking details.
Drug Peddler Arrested in Itanagar with 14g Heroin
Itanagar police arrested a 22-year-old drug peddler from Bihar, seizing 14 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.5 lakh. The operation was led by SDPO Kengo Dirchi under SP Jummar Basar's supervision.
BSF seizes 6.6 kg heroin near Amritsar border
Border Security Force troops thwart a cross-border smuggling attempt, recovering 6.6 kilograms of heroin near Amritsar. Read about the latest success in India's border vigilance.
Punjab Police Arrest 4 in Major Heroin Smuggling Bust
Punjab Police arrested four individuals attempting to smuggle 1.5 kg of heroin to Rajasthan. The operation was led by SSP Gulneet Singh Khurana. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust.
Two Drug Peddlers Held in Amritsar Police Raids
Amritsar police arrested two drug peddlers in separate raids, seizing heroin and cash. The crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace in Punjab. Read the full details.
Two Punjab Men Held with Rs 13.7 Lakh Drugs in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai police arrested two drug peddlers from Punjab in a Belapur hostel raid, seizing opium and heroin worth Rs 13.7 lakh. The drugs were smuggled from Punjab. Read the full story.
Amritsar Police Seize 274 gm Heroin, Arrest One
Amritsar Rural Police arrested a man and seized 274 grams of heroin near Chheharta. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read the full story.
ANTF Meghalaya detains one, seizes heroin in Shillong
Meghalaya's Anti-Narcotics Task Force detained Sayed Ali in Shillong, recovering 25.45 grams of heroin. Read the full details of the drug bust operation here.
US military kills 4 in strike on suspected drug vessel
The US military confirmed a strike that killed four men on a vessel suspected of carrying illicit narcotics along a known trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific on December 5, 2025.
Two arrested with 505 gm heroin in Ludhiana
Ludhiana police arrested two individuals and recovered 505 grams of heroin. The operation was led by ADCP-2. Read the full story of the drug bust here.
Drone Smuggling: Rs 15 Cr Heroin, Weapons Seized in Hanumangarh
Sangaria police arrested two smugglers, seized 3.8kg heroin & foreign pistols dropped by drone from Pakistan. Read about the major cross-border crackdown.
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