Husband-wife duo nabbed for drug use in Zirakpur hotel

During the inspection, the police said, narcotic substances and drug consumption material were recovered

Zirakpur police on Sunday arrested a husband and wife for allegedly consuming drugs and possessing narcotic substances in a hotel room in Baltana.

Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the spot and searched the room (Representational Image)

According to police, a call on the 112 helpline alerted them that a couple had checked into a hotel in Baltana but had not checked out for an unusually long time. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the spot and searched the room.

During the inspection, the police said, narcotic substances and drug consumption material were recovered. The couple was detained and later booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

ASI Sulkhan said the duo, residents of Gargawa, Zirakpur, had taken the hotel room as the accused’s father was admitted to a nearby hospital. “When police conducted their dope test, it came out positive. We also recovered narcotics from their possession,” he added. Police said they are now tracing the source of the drugs and investigating whether others are involved. Both accused remain in custody for further interrogation.

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