Kullu Police Arrest Two Men with 104 Grams of Chitta in Bhuntar Hotel
Police in Kullu district have made a significant arrest in Bhuntar town. Officers arrested two men from a local hotel. The police charged them with possessing 104 grams of chitta, a dangerous narcotic substance.
Identities of the Accused
The arrested individuals have been identified as Nikhil Sharma from Bhuntar and Shiv Kumar from Ludhiana in Punjab. Authorities took them into custody following a police operation at the hotel.
Legal Action and Charges
A formal case has been registered against the accused at the Bhuntar police station. The case falls under sections 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. These sections deal with possession and involvement in illicit drug activities.
Kullu superintendent of police Madan Lal provided details on the ongoing investigation. "Necessary legal action is being taken as per procedure," he stated. "Both accused are being interrogated to identify the source of the recovered narcotics, supply chain, and the network involved. Further investigation in the matter is ongoing."
Investigation Progress
The police are actively questioning the two men. Their goal is to uncover the source of the chitta. Officers also aim to trace the supply chain and any larger network behind the drug trade.
This arrest highlights the continued efforts by Kullu police to combat drug trafficking in the region. The recovery of 104 grams of chitta marks a notable seizure in the area.
