On Sunday evening, Parwanoo police arrested two elderly individuals, Rajwanti (62), a local resident, and Lalu Prasad (70), a migrant from Ghosi Tehsil, Uttar Pradesh, for possessing 434 grams of marijuana. The arrest took place during a routine patrol in the Taksaal area, near Kali Mitti.
According to SP Solan, Gaurav Singh, the police recovered 97 grams of marijuana from Rajwanti and 337 grams from Lalu Prasad. Additionally, Rs 7,000 in cash was found on them. Both individuals have been booked under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The police are also investigating their criminal backgrounds, as previous cases of drug peddling have been linked to jhuggi dwellers in the Parwanoo area. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge.
