In a significant blow to local narcotics operations, Hazaribag police arrested Mithlesh Kumar, a resident of Churchu village, in possession of 8.5 grams of brown sugar in the Korra police station area. The arrest follows a tip-off, prompting a raid that led to the seizure of the narcotics.
Police confirmed that Mithlesh Kumar had been involved in the illegal trade of narcotic substances across Hazaribag and Chatra districts. Following proper legal procedures, he has been remanded to judicial custody.
This operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the region. Mithlesh Kumar’s activities had drawn police attention due to the scope of his illegal trade.