2 held in Nuh for smuggling drugs, 607kg poppy husk seized

Two men were arrested in Nuh for smuggling 607kg of poppy husk from Alwar to Delhi, hidden in onion sacks, during a police checkpoint operation.

Updated on: May 7, 2026, 22:52:19 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Nuh: Police have arrested two men in Nuh for allegedly smuggling drugs from Alwar to Delhi and seized 607kg of poppy husk (chura post) concealed in onion sacks in a pickup vehicle on Thursday, officials said.

According to police, the seizure was made at a police checkpoint near Nasirbas village on the Delhi–Alwar Road (Photo for representation)

According to police, the seizure was made at a police checkpoint near Nasirbas village on the Delhi–Alwar road after the police received a tip-off about a pickup vehicle transporting narcotics.

Police said that on Thursday, the vehicle approached the checkpoint and was signalled to stop; however, the driver and his associate allegedly attempted to flee before the police team caught them.

Police identified the two as Gurdeep Singh and Satpal Singh, both residents of Alwar, Rajasthan.

Police said a vehicle search revealed 30 plastic sacks of poppy husk hidden under 45 sacks of onions. Each poppy husk sack weighed about 20.25 kg, bringing the total seized contraband to 607.5kg, with an estimated market value of lakhs of rupees.

Police said they seized the vehicle, the narcotic substance, and the onion sacks. An FIR was registered at the Ferozepur Jhirka Sadar police station, and the investigation to identify other members of the network is underway, they added.

Superintendent of Police (Nuh) Dr Arpit Jain said, “This is a significant recovery and part of our sustained drive against drug trafficking. We are committed to dismantling such networks and will take strict action against all those involved.”

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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