Kaithal Police Arrest Three Drug Peddlers in Coordinated Crackdown
Kaithal police have arrested three alleged drug peddlers in three separate cases, seizing a total of 2.596 kg opium, 21.615 kg ganja, and 57 grams heroin. The arrests were made under the district's 'drug-free district' initiative, as part of a broader crackdown on narcotics trafficking.
DSP Sushil Prakash confirmed that the operations were carried out on the directions of Karnal Range IG Ashok Kumar and Kaithal SP Manpreet Singh Sudan. Teams from the Anti-Narcotic Cell and CIA-1 executed the arrests in different locations across the district.
First Case: Opium Seizure Near Khurana
In the first case, a CIA-1 team led by SI Jaswant and PSI Sunil Kumar was patrolling the Khurana area when they received a tip-off about an individual involved in the illegal sale of opium. The informant identified Sunil Gir, a resident of Daulatpur in Punjab's Patiala district, who was currently living in Kaithal's Gadli village. According to the tip, Gir was traveling towards Kaithal with contraband.
Acting swiftly, police set up a blockade on the Kaithal-Kaulatan road and apprehended Gir as he attempted to flee. During a search conducted in the presence of DSP Bir Bhan, officers recovered 2.596 kg of opium from his possession. A case was registered at Sadar police station, and the accused was taken into custody.
Second Case: Heroin Seized Near Bhagal Power House
In the second operation, the Anti-Narcotic Cell team, led by SI Pradeep Kumar, conducted a raid near the Bhagal Power House based on secret information. The team apprehended Ashok Kumar, a resident of Kalar Majra village. A search conducted before Naib Tehsildar Meenu Kaushik led to the seizure of 57 grams of heroin. A case was registered at Cheeka police station, and Kumar was arrested.
Third Case: Ganja and Motorcycle Seized in Balraj Nagar
In the third case, an Anti-Narcotic Cell team led by ASI Jagbhan arrested Vikas Kumar of Balraj Nagar, Kaithal, near the local power substation on Lala Lekhraj Marg. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted Kumar as he was traveling on a motorcycle, allegedly to deliver narcotics. A search conducted in the presence of DSP Ramesh Chander resulted in the seizure of 21.615 kg of ganja. The motorcycle used in the crime was also impounded.
DSP Sushil Prakash reiterated the police's commitment, stating, "Kaithal police have a clear message for drug traffickers that anyone involved in the illegal drug trade will not be spared." The crackdown underscores the district's zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics, with authorities vowing to continue operations until the region is declared drug-free.
