Police Capture Drug Trafficker with Heroin in Nurpur
Gyanhigyan english | May 19, 2026 12:40 AM CST
Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the CIA unit of Nurpur Police detained a 36-year-old individual near Raja Ka Talab, seizing 10.14 grams of heroin from him.
Details of the Incident: While conducting routine patrols in the Gandhi Market vicinity (Raja Ka Talab), officers observed suspicious behavior from a man. Upon stopping and searching him, they discovered the heroin.
Information About the Suspect:
- Name: Ritesh Thakur (36 years old)
- Father’s Name: Swaroop Singh Thakur
- Address: Village & Post Office Amlela, Tehsil Jawali, District Kangra (H.P.)
Legal Proceedings: The suspect was promptly arrested, and a case has been filed against him at Rehan Police Station under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act.
An investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.
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