Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur, November 7, 2026: Under its ongoing Anti-Chitta campaign against drug trafficking, the Nurpur Police have arrested one person and recovered 11.79 grams of heroin (chitta) in the Fatehpur area of Kangra district.
According to police officials, a team from the CIA unit of Police District Nurpur was on patrol and conducting anti-narcotics operations on November 7 when it received confidential information about drug-related activities. Acting on the tip-off, the police intercepted and searched a motorcycle (HP-97A-8437) near the Beas River bridge at Riyali.
During the search, officers recovered 11.79 grams of heroin from the motorcycle. The vehicle was also seized as part of the investigation.
The accused has been identified as Avinash Kumar, son of late Subhash Singh, a resident of Dadoli village, Post Office Gadrana, Indora subdivision in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
A case has been registered at Fatehpur Police Station under Sections 21, 25, and 61-85 of the NDPS Act vide FIR No. 104/2026 dated November 7, 2026.
Police said the accused has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway. Authorities are also examining the backward and forward linkages of the drug supply network to identify the source of the contraband and other individuals involved in the illegal trade.
Nurpur Police reiterated their commitment to curbing drug trafficking and taking strict action against those involved in narcotics-related crimes
