A 26-year-old woman was arrested by the police in Himachal Pradesh on charges of possessing 15 grams of heroin. The accused, identified as a resident of a local village, was taken into custody during a routine checkpoint operation. According to the police, the woman was found carrying the contraband in a bag, and preliminary investigations suggest she may have been involved in drug peddling in the region.
Mother on the Run
Meanwhile, the woman's mother, who is believed to be an accomplice in the illegal drug trade, is currently absconding. The police have launched a manhunt to locate her. Sources indicate that the mother-daughter duo had been under surveillance for some time, and the arrest was made based on credible intelligence inputs.
Police Action and Legal Proceedings
The arrested woman has been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. She is currently in police custody and will be produced before a local court. The police are also interrogating her to gather more details about the drug network operating in the area. Further investigations are underway to identify other individuals involved in the supply chain.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the Himachal Pradesh police to curb drug abuse and trafficking in the state. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to drugs to help maintain law and order.
