In a significant breakthrough under a special drive launched on the instructions of Hazaribag SP Anjani Anjan, a police team apprehended four individuals involved in illegal opium trade near Charwa Dam under Pelawal Outpost, Hazaribag city, on Thursday.
Acting on a tip-off, a team led by ASP (Headquarters) Amit Kumar conducted a raid. During the operation, police spotted a truck parked near Kali Mandir, followed by the arrival of three motorcycles. On seeing the police, the suspects attempted to flee, but authorities chased and apprehended four individuals.
The arrested were identified as:
Sandeep Kumar
Md Zahid Alam
Md Sahjad alias Sonu
Manjeet Singh
During interrogation, the suspects confessed their involvement in the illegal opium trade and revealed plans to transport the opium to Ludhiana, Punjab. Police recovered 2.7 kg of opium, three motorcycles, a six-wheeler truck, and four mobile phones from the spot, confirmed ASP Amit Kumar.
The arrests highlight Hazaribag Police’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and maintain law and order in the region.
