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Rajasthan: Over three kg opium seized in Pali, one arrested

Jaipur, Apr 30 (UNI) One person was arrested and over three kg of opium, valued at Rs 15 lakh, was seized from his possession in the Rohat police station area of Pali district in Rajasthan.

Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Dinesh MN said that based on information from the Crime Branch team at the police headquarters, Rohat police apprehended Krishna Pal Singh Sisodiya (35), a resident of Gardodi of Rathajna police station area of Pratapgarh district.

The contraband, valued at approximately Rs 15 lakh, was concealed in a secret compartment beneath the petrol tank of Sisodiya's motorcycle. When intercepted by police at Panihari Chowk, the man attempted to flee towards Rohat town but was chased and apprehended near Om Banna Than Sarhad Bandai.

During questioning, Sisodiya revealed that he had been entrusted with the opium by Mukesh Patidar from his village for supply in Jodhpur.

A case under the NDPS Act has been registered, and further investigation is being conducted by the Sadar Pali police station.

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