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2.68 kg opium seized in Mohali, two held
Sohana police arrested two men and seized 2.68 kg of opium during a routine check near Sectors 78-79. The operation led to the seizure of the contraband, seizure of the motorcycle used for transport, and the filing of a case under NDPS Act sections 18, 61, and 85.
Why It Matters
The seizure highlights ongoing narcotics enforcement and efforts to dismantle supply chains, with authorities seeking remand to probe sources and links in the contraband network.
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1 Event
Arrest and seizure during routine police check near Sectors 78-79
April 19, 2026
Sohana police, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a motorcycle with registration number UP 20 BX 6022 coming from the Chandigarh side during a routine check near Sectors 78-79. Two occupants were detained and searched. Police recovered 980 grams of opium from identified accused Rakesh Kashyap (resident of Sangam Vihar, Delhi) and 1,700 grams from a bag carried by the other accused, Hariraj (resident of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh), taking the total seizure to 2.68 kilograms. The motorcycle used for transport was seized and a case under Sections 18, 61, and 85 of the NDPS Act was registered at Sohana police station. The accused were produced before a court, and police sought remand to investigate the source of the contraband and identify other links in the supply chain.