A 16-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly attacking a teenager with a paper cutter near the Red Fort area after the victim refused to give him money for drugs. The juvenile was also found to be involved in another attempt to murder case.
Delhi Police have arrested Kusum, an alleged kingpin of a multi-state drug syndicate, under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Kusum had been absconding and was declared a proclaimed offender in connection with an NDPS case.
A man escaped unhurt after being shot at while driving on National Highway 44 near Phagwara. Police are investigating a possible connection to a previous drug case.
A hotel co-owner in Kullu has been arrested for allegedly destroying evidence related to an LSD drug racket case, including deleting CCTV footage and hard disk contents.
AIIMS Delhi is prepared to conduct a second autopsy on actor-model Twisha Sharma following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order in the alleged dowry death case.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 64.62 kg of heroin in Amritsar. The investigation revealed links to Pakistan-based smugglers and a Portugal-based handler.
Police in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, have busted a drug racket, arresting six peddlers and recovering over 13 kg of charas in multiple operations across the district.
Police in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered 392 grams of contraband substance during a checkpoint operation.
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years after missing a doping test, leading the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) to demand a greater say for athletes in anti-doping regulations. Vondrousova cited safety concerns for not opening her door to a doping control officer late at night, while the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) maintains that unpredictable testing is crucial for clean sport.
During an Anti-Narcotics Squad raid in Delhi's Swaroop Nagar, an African woman died after allegedly jumping from her third-floor flat. The operation also led to the discovery of a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing and raw material storage facility, prompting further investigation into a larger drug network.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four alleged drug peddlers in Anantnag and Sopore, recovering charas and psychotropic substances. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking in the region.
Police in Kashmir have arrested 14 drug peddlers across multiple districts as part of a 100-day campaign to eliminate drug use in Jammu and Kashmir. Contraband substances and related paraphernalia were seized during the operations.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling operation, arresting three individuals and seizing heroin, a pistol, ammunition, and drug money.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
A man was arrested in Ambala, Haryana, after police recovered one kilogram of heroin from his car. The arrest was made following a tip-off in the Kavita Vihar area.
Police in Kashmir have arrested eight alleged drug peddlers and seized a significant quantity of narcotics in coordinated operations across multiple districts.
The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification has been issued by the Home Department, granting consent to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigating the case.
A 22-year-old college student has been arrested for allegedly supplying drugs at a concert in Mumbai where two MBA students died of suspected drug overdose, leading police to suspect a large-scale drug racket.
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over media reporting in the death case of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, urging restraint to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed officials to prioritise cases involving missing children and women, while also cracking down on narcotic substances and land-related crimes.
Bollywood actor-director Siddhanth Kapoor was questioned by Mumbai police in connection with a drug seizure case. The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) also summoned influencer Orhan Awatramani. The investigation is linked to a Rs 252 crore mephedrone seizure case.
Chhattisgarh police have seized nearly 2,000 kg of ganja worth Rs 10 crore and arrested two individuals, including an alleged kingpin of an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate. The consignment was intercepted in Balrampur district while being transported from Odisha to Uttar Pradesh. The alleged mastermind was also involved in a previous large-scale drug seizure.
Chhattisgarh police have seized nearly 2,000 kg of ganja worth Rs 10 crore and arrested two individuals, including an alleged kingpin of an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate. The consignment was intercepted in Balrampur district while being transported from Odisha to Uttar Pradesh. The alleged mastermind was also involved in a previous large-scale drug seizure.
Telangana's anti-narcotics unit arrested six individuals, including a model-actor and a DJ, for alleged drug consumption at a resort party in Hyderabad. The raid was conducted based on intelligence, and those arrested tested positive for various drugs.
An Ivory Coast national has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, by the Anti-Terrorist Cell for possessing 278 grams of cocaine worth Rs 1.39 crore. The accused, N' Guessan Marc Koffi, was apprehended following a raid based on specific intelligence, and police are investigating his potential links to a larger drug trafficking network.
The Supreme Court has asked the media to exercise restraint while reporting developments in the death of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, observing that it was pained by the handling of the case.
Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and seized heroin from their possession during a routine vehicle check.
An elderly couple in Punjab claims to have lost four sons to drug addiction, with their fifth son now critically ill. The Aam Aadmi Party disputes the claim, stating the deaths occurred over several years due to various causes. The family pleads for government intervention to combat the drug problem in their community.
Rahul Gandhi intensified the Congress campaign in Kerala, alleging collusion between the LDF and BJP, citing corruption cases and the drug issue in the state. He also criticised the LDF government's handling of the Sabarimala gold loss and unemployment.
Mizoram police have seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over Rs 7 crore in anti-narcotics operations across two districts, resulting in multiple arrests including foreign nationals.
Two individuals have been arrested in Lucknow for their involvement in a drug trafficking case originating in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The accused allegedly supplied narcotics to pubs, hotels, and private parties.
Nagpur police seized mephedrone worth Rs 24.25 lakh and arrested three drug traffickers from Madhya Pradesh near Kelwad Toll Plaza. The total seizure, including an SUV and mobile phones, is valued at Rs 40.25 lakh. The accused were attempting to sell the drugs after their initial recipient refused the consignment.
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport intercepted a passenger from Bangkok and seized 4.045 kg of suspected hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 1.42 crore. The passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is ongoing to determine the source and recipients.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The suspects were connected to handlers in Europe and jailed operatives.
The CBI has arrested a Delhi Police Crime Branch Inspector and a middleman for allegedly demanding a Rs 3 crore bribe to influence an investigation into a fake drug manufacturing case. A senior DGCA official is also under scrutiny for their alleged involvement in the bribery scheme.
Two men were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling MDMA. Police seized 25.65 grams of the narcotic substance. The investigation revealed the accused were selling MDMA to make easy money, supplied by two individuals who procured the drug from Himachal Pradesh.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in Himachal Pradesh over three years, with 6,246 cases registered under the NDPS Act. The state government is implementing measures to combat drug abuse, including confiscating assets, launching awareness campaigns, and establishing rehabilitation centres.
Mizoram police conducted two successful anti-narcotics operations in Saitual and Champhai districts, seizing opium fluid and heroin with a combined market value of Rs 2.34 crore. Several arrests were made, and cases registered under the NDPS Act.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in the state over three years, along with details of NDPS Act cases, government prevention efforts, and rehabilitation initiatives.