Haroli/Una, October 25 (Rajveer Chopra):- The Una District Police, Himachal Pradesh, arrested two persons red-handed with 0.41 grams of heroin (chitta) and ₹3,100 in suspected drug money in Tahliwal market on October 25, 2026.
Acting swiftly, a team from Tahliwal Police Station, led by INSP/SHO Anil Kumar, was patrolling the area at around 12:50 p.m. when two suspicious persons were spotted standing near the Honey Shocker Repair shop on the Tahliwal–Laluwal road. On seeing the police, one of them allegedly placed a suspicious object in the other person's pocket.
The police apprehended both individuals in the presence of independent witnesses. During questioning, they were identified as Ashok Kumar (35), a resident of Nangal Kalan, and Vishal Kumar (31), a resident of Karampur.
During the personal search conducted as per procedure, 0.41 grams of heroin/chitta was recovered from Vishal Kumar's pocket. He stated that he had purchased the substance from Ashok Kumar for ₹750. The police also recovered ₹3,100 in cash, allegedly proceeds from the sale, from Ashok Kumar's pocket.
The recovered narcotic substance was weighed using an electronic scale at the spot, and both the substance and cash were sealed and taken into police possession. A case has been registered against both accused at Tahliwal Police Station under Sections 21, 29, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act. Further investigation is underway.
