98-kg poppy straw seized

Nahan, August 12 The Paonta Sahib Police seized 98-kg poppy straw during a search operation yesterday. A special team under the leadership of the Station House Officer (SHO) of Paonta Sahib was formed following a tip-off regarding the movement of...

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Updated At : 09:39 AM Aug 13, 2024 IST

Nahan, August 12

The Paonta Sahib Police seized 98-kg poppy straw during a search operation yesterday. A special team under the leadership of the Station House Officer (SHO) of Paonta Sahib was formed following a tip-off regarding the movement of the contraband.

The team intercepted a vehicle (HP85 5786) at Bhuppur. The driver identified himself as Zakir Hussain (56), a resident of Paonta Sahib. the police discovered five sacks of poppy straw or ‘bhukki’ from the car. A case has been registered. Paonta Sahib Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Aditi Singh emphasised the police commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking. — OC

98-kg poppy straw seized

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