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ndps act news

Panchkula: Nigerian held for cocaine smuggling

An FIR under the NDPS Act was subsequently registered at Chandimandir police station. (HT FILE)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:42 am IST

Juvenile among 2 held with 8 kg heroin in Amritsar

The Amritsar commissionerate police have busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling network with the arrest of two individuals, leading to the recovery of 8.378 kg heroin and 2 lakh in drug money, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday.
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:31 am IST

Anti-drug campaign: Ludhiana Police destroy over 300 kg narcotics, 2 lakh intoxicating pills

The Ludhiana Police Commissionerate disposed off seized narcotics in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:26 am IST

Operation Maidan 2.0: 164 drug peddlers arrested in Ambala range in 1 month, says IGP

While concluding the campaign, Nain said that a total of 95 cases were registered and 164 drug smugglers were arrested across the range. (HT Photo for representation)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:44 am IST

Ludhiana: Drugs seized in 53 NDPS cases destroyed

The contraband was disposed of under the supervision of SSP Darpan Ahluwalia at the government incinerator at Ishwar Nagar police post. (HT File)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 11:16 pm IST

Man gets five-year RI for cannabis possession in Chamba

Police also appealed to the people to strengthen the anti-chitta movement by sharing information relating to drug trafficking or drug abuse through the 112 number. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 04:02 am IST

Himachal: Sirmaur police, STF seize assets worth 4 crore

Officials said that the action taken under the NDPS Act marks a significant achievement in the ongoing campaign against drug abuse. (File)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:24 am IST

Man arrested with 13.8kg weed at Delhi airport

The flyer was returning from Bangkok on an Air India flight and was held near the X-ray scanning counter.
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:46 am IST

Haryana: After attack on cops, 100 ‘illegal’ structures removed in Yamunanagar

Demolition drive underway at Deha Basti area of Radaur subdivision in Yamunanagar district. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 21, 2026 06:58 am IST

Pimpri-Chinchwad police seize 84kg ganja worth 57.73 lakh, 2 held

Pimpri-Chinchwad police anti-narcotics cell on Thursday arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized contraband and other valuables collectively worth 57.73 lakh. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Jun 20, 2026 03:02 am IST

Drug peddler held in Pulwama; vehicle attached under NDPS Act in Ganderbal

In another operation, Ashmuqam police acted on information regarding the alleged concealment of narcotic substances at a residential house in the Ashmuqam area. An FIR was registered, and investigation was taken up. (File)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 04:40 am IST

Nearly 10 kg heroin seized after high-speed chase near Ludhiana, one held

The officers also recovered 1.64 lakh in cash from the vehicle. (HT)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 04:42 am IST

Beauty pageant participant seeks bail in 11.8-crore hydroponic weed haul case

Beauty pageant participant seeks bail in 11.8-crore hydroponic weed haul case.
Published on Jun 13, 2026 05:28 pm IST

Chandigarh: No bail for 67-year-old in NDPS frame-up conspiracy case

Chandigarh: No bail for 67-year-old in NDPS frame-up conspiracy case
Published on Jun 08, 2026 06:46 am IST

3 houses, 2 cars, apple orchard attached under NDPS Act in Kashmir: Police

Police and security officials stand outside a property belonging to an alleged drug trafficker after it was attached under the NDPS Actin Srinagar on Friday. (PTI)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 08:08 am IST

Court acquits man in drug haul case, cites probe lapses and flawed investigation

Court acquits man in drug haul case, cites probe lapses and flawed investigation
Published on May 31, 2026 04:00 am IST

Anantnag, Kathua: 2.25 crore drug-linked properties attached

In Kathua, police attached immovable property, including shops and a dhaba, worth around 1.25 crore belonging to a drug peddler, Sudesh Mehta of Chapper in Hiranagar.
Published on May 27, 2026 07:24 am IST

Punjab leads in drug arrests and heroin seizures, Delhi in synthetic drugs

FILE: Punjab police arrests accused on way to J&K to smuggle the drugs.
Updated on May 24, 2026 10:20 am IST

Two held with hydroponic weed worth 1.3 cr on Lucknow-Kanpur highway

The accused were identified as Shashank Tripathi, 32, of Gorakhpur, and Imran Khan, 40, of Jugsalai in Jamshedpur. (For Representation)
Updated on May 23, 2026 08:46 pm IST

Multiple properties in Kashmir attached in crackdown on drug trafficking

The action was part of the intensified crackdown against narcotics networks under the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan”, a police spokesperson said. (File)
Updated on May 24, 2026 05:36 am IST

Properties worth 1cr of drug peddlers attached across J&K

Police in Kulgam also attached a double storied residential house of market value of 51 lakh belonging to Umar Yousuf Rather of Chinigam Frisal, Yaripora. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on May 23, 2026 05:32 am IST

Drug peddler’s property bulldozed in Udhampur

After completing all legal formalities under Section 52-A of the NDPS Act, including certification of inventory, the court directed that these vehicles be disposed of through auction by the competent drug disposal committee as per law. (HT Photo)
Published on May 23, 2026 05:16 am IST

Migrant caught with 9-kg ganja at Ludhiana railway station

Identified as Avdesh Mandal, the accused was returning from his native place in Purnia, Bihar. (HT Photo)
Published on May 22, 2026 11:59 am IST

J&K Police attache drug peddler’s properties worth 7 crore in Kathua

The move comes amid intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks and their financial infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. (File)
Published on May 22, 2026 07:54 am IST

31 patients flee Moga de-addiction centre, DC orders probe

A few staff members suffered injuries when they tried to stop the patients. (Representative Photo)
Published on May 22, 2026 04:06 am IST

Drug peddler’s property worth 1.5 crore attached in Srinagar

The property has been attached under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 32/2026 U/S 8/22, 29 NDPS Act registered at Police Station Parimpora. (HT File)
Published on May 20, 2026 07:12 am IST

Ludhiana: International drug racket busted, DRI arrests 2, seizes over 4kg opium

Officials say the consignments bound for US and Canada were intercepted in France. (HT Photo)
Published on May 20, 2026 03:04 am IST

Ludhiana: Rajasthan man held with 3kg opium

The accused in the custody of Khanna police on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 18, 2026 04:16 am IST

Shimla police nab 2 interstate drug suppliers from Chandigarh, Punjab

Continuing its drive against dismantling interstate drug networks, Shimla police have arrested two key interstate drug suppliers from Chandigarh and Punjab. (Representational image)
Published on May 17, 2026 04:32 am IST

Anti-drug crackdown: Police raze properties of drug peddlers in Kulgam, Anantnag

A joint anti-encroachment operation being conducted by district administration and the police against a drug peddler in Kulgam district on Thursday. (PTI)
Published on May 15, 2026 07:24 am IST