Habitual offender held near Nehru Park during ongoing drive against illegal drug trafficking
Published on: May 03, 2026
By: BTNI
Acting under the ongoing campaign against illegal narcotics, Basantpur Police arrested a man involved in alleged ganja trafficking and sent him to judicial custody after recovering 1.100 kilograms of cannabis from his possession.
According to police officials, strict action is being taken across the district against illegal activities under the direction of Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma.
Tip-Off Leads to Swift Police Action
Police received confidential information that a person was attempting to sell ganja near Nehru Park on Sheetla Mandir Road. Acting promptly, a police team led by Station House Officer TI Aman Sahu reached the spot and conducted a planned operation.
During the raid, the police apprehended Mahavir Yadav alias Tobu Yadav (27), a resident of Jamatpara. A search of his belongings led to the recovery of 1.100 kilograms of ganja stored in a bag. The seized narcotic substance is estimated to be worth approximately ₹11,000.
Case Registered Under NDPS Act
Police registered a case at Basantpur Police Station under Crime No. 193/2026 under Section 20(B) of the NDPS Act. The accused was produced before the court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.
Accused Has Criminal Background
According to police records, the accused has previously been involved in multiple criminal cases, including theft, assault, violations under the Arms Act, and earlier cases under the NDPS Act.
Police officials stated that the anti-narcotics campaign will continue with intensified surveillance and strict enforcement across the district.
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