News for 'narcotics'

Mizoram Police Net Rs 7 Crore Worth of Drugs, Several Arrests Made

Mizoram Police Net Rs 7 Crore Worth of Drugs, Several Arrests Made

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

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 Held In Saharanpur With Drugs Worth 1 Crore

Two Held In Saharanpur With Drugs Worth 1 Crore

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Two alleged drug traffickers were arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and 504 grams of illegal smack worth around 1 crore was recovered from their possession.

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.

Four Held With Heroin Worth Rs 1 Crore In Araria

Four Held With Heroin Worth Rs 1 Crore In Araria

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Araria district, Bihar, arrested four individuals from West Bengal with heroin valued at Rs one crore. The suspects were apprehended in the Town police station area and confessed to transporting the drugs for a local dealer.

Rajasthan Police Freeze Property Bought With Drug Money

Rajasthan Police Freeze Property Bought With Drug Money

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police have frozen a house in Nagaur district worth over Rs 1 crore, allegedly built using proceeds from drug trafficking, officials said.

Himachal Pradesh Government To Take Strong Action Against Drug Smugglers

Himachal Pradesh Government To Take Strong Action Against Drug Smugglers

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.

Police Seize 15 Quintals of Cannabis, Arrest Two in Sultanpur

Police Seize 15 Quintals of Cannabis, Arrest Two in Sultanpur

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A joint operation by local police and the STF in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the seizure of over 15 quintals of cannabis and the arrest of two individuals involved in smuggling the contraband from Odisha to Lucknow.

Rajasthan Crime Rate Plummets Nearly 19% in Two Years

Rajasthan Crime Rate Plummets Nearly 19% in Two Years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a significant drop in the state's crime rate, attributing it to sustained policing efforts and a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. The announcement was made at the 77th Rajasthan Police Foundation Day function.

Delhi Man Acquitted In Drug Case Due To Investigation Lapses

Delhi Man Acquitted In Drug Case Due To Investigation Lapses

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of possessing 5.3 kg of ganja, citing serious lapses in the investigation and non-compliance with mandatory provisions under the NDPS Act.

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.

Odisha Police Uncovers Illegal Diesel Trafficking Ring

Odisha Police Uncovers Illegal Diesel Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Odisha Police seized nearly 3,500 litres of diesel and arrested one person for illegally procuring materials from ships anchored in deep sea areas near Paradeep. The operation uncovered a network involved in unauthorised exchanges of fuel and other suspicious commodities.

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has called upon schools to play a proactive role in safeguarding youth from drug abuse. He emphasised the role of educational institutions in the statewide anti-drug campaign and criticised the neighbouring country for allegedly pumping drugs into Punjab.

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh, capable of producing MD valued at Rs 100 crore. The operation prevented the flooding of the market with synthetic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of MD and related equipment.

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Gurugram Police demolished an eight-story building allegedly used as a paying guest accommodation by convicted drug smuggler Satpal alias Kalu. The demolition was a joint effort with the municipal corporation, targeting properties acquired through drug trafficking proceeds. Authorities also demolished property illegally occupied by another alleged drug peddler.

Opium Seizure: Three Arrested in Narkanda, Shimla

Opium Seizure: Three Arrested in Narkanda, Shimla

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Three Nepalese nationals were arrested in the Narkanda area of Shimla with 9.28 kg of opium and Rs 12 lakh. The arrests were made following a tip-off and a vehicle search.

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Seven individuals, including the son of an Andhra Pradesh IAS officer, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a pub raid conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force.

Massive Charas Seizure In Kutch, Dwarka Districts

Massive Charas Seizure In Kutch, Dwarka Districts

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A large number of charas packets, estimated to be worth crores of rupees, have been recovered in Gujarat's Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, according to police reports.

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The son of a senior IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh was among seven people arrested for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a raid on a pub in Hyderabad. The raid, conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force, targeted drug abuse in public areas.

'90% trials culminate in acquittals': SC questions UAPA conviction rates

'90% trials culminate in acquittals': SC questions UAPA conviction rates

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the low conviction rates under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), noting that over 90 per cent of trials result in acquittals. The observations were made while granting bail to an accused in a narco-terrorism case.

Dowry Death Case Takes Twist: Husband Alleges Drug Addiction

Dowry Death Case Takes Twist: Husband Alleges Drug Addiction

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The alleged dowry death case of a 33-year-old woman in Bhopal has taken a dramatic turn after her lawyer husband's bail application surfaced, claiming she was a drug addict undergoing psychiatric treatment. The family alleges dowry harassment led to her death, prompting a Special Investigation Team probe.

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Two Indian nationals and one Nepali national have been arrested in Nepal's Lumbini province for drug trafficking. Police seized 3,300 ampules of narcotic drugs from the suspects, who were transporting them across the border from India.

J&K Governor Accuses Pakistan Of Pushing Drugs

J&K Governor Accuses Pakistan Of Pushing Drugs

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.

Pakistan-backed drug smuggling ring busted in Punjab, four arrested

Pakistan-backed drug smuggling ring busted in Punjab, four arrested

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a Pakistan-backed narcotics smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing 16.8 kg of heroin in Kapurthala's Phagwara. Investigations reveal the drug trafficking was orchestrated by handlers in Pakistan and Dubai, with the consignment originating from the Amritsar border area and destined for Chandigarh.

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges. The accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.

Bengaluru Man Arrested Over 'Zombie Drug' Video Misinformation

Bengaluru Man Arrested Over 'Zombie Drug' Video Misinformation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A man in Bengaluru was arrested for uploading a misleading video claiming a person was under the influence of a 'zombie drug,' leading to public panic and misinformation.

Odisha Police Crackdown: 1,771 Arrested, Drugs And Arms Seized

Odisha Police Crackdown: 1,771 Arrested, Drugs And Arms Seized

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.

Delhi Police Arrest 23 In Week-Long Anti-Drug Campaign

Delhi Police Arrest 23 In Week-Long Anti-Drug Campaign

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Delhi Police registered 24 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 23 persons during a week-long anti-drug campaign that combined enforcement with large-scale awareness drives.

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Drug Ring

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The investigation revealed links to Europe-based handlers and jailed operatives.

Truckload of Poppy Husk Worth Millions Seized in Madhya Pradesh

Truckload of Poppy Husk Worth Millions Seized in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Police in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh seized 613.6 kg of poppy husk, valued at Rs 1.22 crore, from a truck and arrested a man.

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A drug smuggler was arrested in Rajasthan's Nagaur, and 512 grams of heroin worth over Rs 1 crore was seized from his possession during an anti-narcotics drive, police said on Tuesday.

J&K Police Book 12 Drug Kingpins Under NDPS Act

J&K Police Book 12 Drug Kingpins Under NDPS Act

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked 12 narco kingpins under the NDPS Act in Anantnag district, as part of a sustained crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking.

Srinagar Police Seize Drug Peddlers' Assets Worth Over Rs 2 Crore

Srinagar Police Seize Drug Peddlers' Assets Worth Over Rs 2 Crore

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Srinagar have attached immovable properties worth over Rs 2 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'. The attached properties include residential houses in Chanapora and Qamarwari, acquired through proceeds from drug trafficking.

Maharashtra Police Arrest 10 In Drug Bust, Seize Crores Worth Of Mephedrone

Maharashtra Police Arrest 10 In Drug Bust, Seize Crores Worth Of Mephedrone

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Maharashtra police have arrested 10 drug suppliers and peddlers, mostly from Mumbai, and seized mephedrone drugs valued at Rs 13.61 crore in a month-long operation.

Physically-Challenged Man Nabbed in Guna for Alleged Ganja Smuggling

Physically-Challenged Man Nabbed in Guna for Alleged Ganja Smuggling

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, arrested a 35-year-old disabled man for allegedly concealing over three kilograms of ganja in his electric tricycle.

Ahmedabad Airport Bust: Passengers Arrested with Rs 2 Crore of Hydroponic Weed

Ahmedabad Airport Bust: Passengers Arrested with Rs 2 Crore of Hydroponic Weed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Two passengers were arrested at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly possessing hydroponic weed worth Rs 2 crore, after arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were discovered following a tip-off.

Twisha Sharma Death: Court Denies Bail To Husband, Police Offer Reward

Twisha Sharma Death: Court Denies Bail To Husband, Police Offer Reward

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A local court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the family alleges dowry-related harassment and murder.

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested eleven drug peddlers and seized heroin in separate operations across Udhampur, Poonch, Doda, and Kathua districts.

Delhi Police Disrupts Drug Network by Detaining Trafficker and Moving Him to Chennai

Delhi Police Disrupts Drug Network by Detaining Trafficker and Moving Him to Chennai

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have detained a 44-year-old drug trafficker and moved him to a Chennai prison under the PITNDPS Act to disrupt narcotics supply chains.

Lashkar operative's property seized in J-K narco-terror probe

Lashkar operative's property seized in J-K narco-terror probe

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has attached a property belonging to a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative in a narco-terror case in Kupwara district.

Cannabis, Opium Derivatives Dominate India's Drug Seizure Landscape

Cannabis, Opium Derivatives Dominate India's Drug Seizure Landscape

Rediff.com6 May 2026

According to the NCRB, cannabis and opium derivatives continued to dominate India's drug seizure landscape in 2024, with enforcement agencies confiscating over 9.42 lakh kilograms of narcotic substances under the NDPS Act.