In a major drug bust, Shimla police have arrested three individuals, including a prominent drug kingpin, and seized 41.81 grams of heroin, also known as chitta, at the Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Tutikandi.
The accused have been identified as Balbir Singh (alias Fauji) from Naghadhar village, Akhilesh Kumar Mehta from Kholighat village, and Savèen Mehta from Shalag village, all hailing from Nankhari Tehsil in Shimla.
The trio was arrested during a routine police check while traveling from the bus stand to Nankhari. Upon inspection, authorities discovered the heroin in their possession, marking a significant breakthrough in combating drug trafficking in the region.
Balbir Singh, the leader of the drug racket, is already facing trial in another drug-related case. All three individuals are suspected of being involved in the peddling of chitta in the Nankhari area, with previous drug-related offenses registered against them.
In a separate incident, Ajay Kumar from Belag village in Chopal Tehsil was arrested with 668 grams of cannabis in the Nerwa area. Kumar had attempted to change his direction upon spotting the police but was caught after a search, which revealed the cannabis.
The Shimla Superintendent of Police confirmed the arrests and stated that cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, have been registered against the accused, and further investigations are underway.