The Kapurthala police have arrested the husband of a block samiti member in connection with an opium seizure case. The accused, a resident of Bihar, was found in possession of 823 grams of opium. During interrogation, he alleged that the narcotic was to be supplied to a youth leader.
Details of the Arrest
According to police sources, a team led by Station House Officer (SHO) of a local police station conducted a raid based on a tip-off. The suspect was apprehended near a village in Kapurthala district. Upon searching his vehicle, the police recovered the opium, which was hidden in a secret compartment.
Accused's Statement
The accused, identified as a 45-year-old man, reportedly confessed to transporting the drug. He claimed that he was acting on the instructions of a prominent youth leader from the region. However, the police are verifying his claims and have launched a further investigation to trace the intended recipient.
Legal Action
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the local police station. The accused has been produced before a court and remanded in police custody for further questioning. The police are also probing whether the block samiti member had any knowledge of her husband's activities.
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of the Kapurthala police to curb drug trafficking in the region. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to narcotics.
