In a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on narcotics, the Himachal Pradesh Police claimed to have dismantled a high-profile inter-state and international drug-trafficking network which had links to Dubai, according to officials.
So far, six individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in this network.
The operation began on October 27, 2024, when the police apprehended Kuldeep Singh near Indora Mod in Kangra district with 262 grams of “chitta” (a form of crude heroin). Subsequently, Rajesh Kumar was nabbed from Dharamshala in Kangra district on April 8 and Raj Kumar, alias Sethi, a habitual offender, was nabbed from Indora. The arrest of Sethi resulted in a raid on Mohit Singh, alias Tony, in Pathankot, Punjab.
During the raid, the authorities found Rs 4.9 lakh in cash, 67.93 grams of gold, 95.45 grams of silver, two mobile phones and two life-insurance bonds with a total premium of Rs 4.5 lakh.
The police also conducted a raid at Gagan Sarna's house in Pathankot and seized Rs 1.15 crore in cash. On Thursday, the police arrested Mohit Singh, alias Tony.
So far, the police have seized 262 grams of heroin, 92.93 grams of gold, 99.45 grams of silver, ₹1.19 crore in cash, two mobile phones, two Hyundai Verna cars, two insurance bonds, property documents, and frozen bank accounts containing ₹52.52 lakh.
According to Director General of Police (DGP) Atul Verma, "Investigations revealed that the accused funnelled drug money into gold, insurance, vehicles and real estate to disguise illicit income. Further links emerged to a 2023 NDPS case involving Vishal, the son of Balvinder Kohli, who was the main accused in a heroin seizure of 131.14 grams and Rs 1.04 crore in cash. Vishal remains absconding despite being granted bail by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.”
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