POLICE ARRESTED DRUG PEDDLER WITH HEROIN

POLICE ARRESTED DRUG PEDDLER WITH HEROIN

11-NOV-ENG 4

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BHABHUA----------------------------In a major breakthrough under Kaimur Police’s special anti-narcotics drive, Mohania Police have arrested a notorious drug smuggler and recovered high-grade narcotics, cash, and a vehicle.

Addressing a press conference, Mohania Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gopal Krishna stated that police received a tip-off regarding the accused, identified as Salamuddin Idrisi (a resident of Badi Bazar, Ward No. 11). Salamuddin, a named accused under NDPS Act Case No. 642/26 registered in August, was reported to be hiding at the residence of his brother-in-law, Alauddin Mian, in Badupur village.

Acting on directives from the Superintendent of Police (SP), a special police team raided the location. Although Salamuddin attempted to flee on a motorcycle upon spotting the police force, alert personnel intercepted and apprehended him.

During the search, police seized several items from the accused:Approximately 202.83 grams of suspected heroin, with an estimated market value between ₹25 lakh and ₹30 lakh,  One black Splendor Plus motorcycle (Registration No. BR 45 S 7274), One black vivo mobile phone, ₹4,680 in cash

Following the arrest, a fresh case (Mohania Police Station Case No. 824/26) was registered against the accused.

Police revealed that Salamuddin has a long criminal history linked to illicit drug trafficking, facing multiple serious cases under the NDPS Act across Mohania, Chainpur, and Sonhan police stations.

The SDPO highlighted that Kaimur Police are operating in "mission mode" against narcotics syndicates across the district, noting the recent arrests of other local peddlers including Zubair, Kalwa, Saddam, and Brijesh over past months. Furthermore, legal proceedings have been initiated to identify and attach illegal properties acquired by Salamuddin through drug trade activities.