WOMAN ARRESTED WITH Rs. 10 LAKH HEROIN

WOMAN ARRESTED WITH Rs. 10 LAKH HEROIN

11-NOV-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------Acting under the directives of the Superintendent of Police as part of a special anti-narcotics drive, the Shahpur police have achieved a significant breakthrough. Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid within the Shahpur police station jurisdiction and recovered heroin valued at approximately ₹10 lakh. A female trafficker has been arrested in connection with the case, while her husband managed to evade the police and remains at large. This information was shared with the media by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Jagdishpur, Ravi Kumar, during a press conference held at the Shahpur police station premises.

SDPO Ravi Kumar stated that the police had received confidential information regarding the illegal trafficking of heroin in Kanaila village, located in the Shahpur area. Taking this information seriously, a special raid team was immediately constituted. Executing a well-laid plan, the team raided a suspected location in Kanaila village (near Ranisagar) on Tuesday afternoon. The swift and precise action by the police left the traffickers with no opportunity to react.

During the raid, the police team recovered a large quantity of narcotics and other incriminating items. The search yielded 50.83 grams of heroin, along with 63 cans of Kingfisher beer, ₹2,860 in cash, and a mobile phone. The estimated value of the seized heroin is approximately ₹10 lakh.

A female trafficker was arrested at the scene during the police operation. The arrested woman has been identified as Jyoti Devi (35), a resident of Kanaila village (Ranisagar) and the wife of the accused, Bam Bahadur Paswan. However, during the raid, the main accused, Bam Bahadur Paswan, managed to give the police the slip and escape. Local police and special teams are currently conducting continuous raids at various locations to apprehend the absconding suspect.

The special raid team was led by SDPO (Jagdishpur) Ravi Kumar and Shahpur Station House Officer (SHO) Santosh Kumar Singh. Shahpur Circle Officer (CO) Anand Prakash was present throughout the operation, serving as the designated magistrate. The raid team also included Sub-Inspectors Ajit Jha, Rajiv Jha, and Gurudev, along with Assistant Sub-Inspector Ranjan Kumar, supported by armed personnel and female police constables.

During a press conference, SDPO Ravi Kumar stated that a case has been registered against the arrested woman under the relevant sections of the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, and she is being sent to judicial custody. The police are also investigating the broader network of this illicit trade to identify other individuals involved.

This stern action by the district administration and the police has caused significant alarm among drug dealers and smugglers in the region. Police officials have issued a clear warning that the illegal drug trade will not be tolerated in the district under any circumstances. This special operation against anti-social elements and smugglers will continue, with the ultimate goal of making society drug-free.