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Haryana: 23 accused arrested in 17 cases of drug trafficking and huge quantity of drugs recovered

Kaithal, Nov 4 (UNI) The Kaithal police, achieved significant success in October with 118 accused arrested in 86 cases of liquor and drug smuggling, theft, robbery, burglary and illegal possession of firearms.
A police official informed that during the month of October, a special campaign was launched against drug smugglers, resulting in the registration of 17 cases and the arrest of 23 accused. A large quantity of narcotics worth crores of rupees, including 54 kg 864 grams of poppy husk, 7 kg 452 grams of marijuana , 119.50 grams of heroin, 3 kg 160 grams of hashish, and 1,350 intoxicant pills, were recovered from their possession.
During the month of October, strict action was taken against liquor smugglers and 41 accused were arrested in 41 cases , from whose possession 411.25 bottles of country liquor , 196 bottles of hand-made liquor and about 1440 litres of lahan were recovered.
The spokesperson stated that last month, in a crackdown on property criminals, 45 accused were arrested in 23 cases and stolen public property worth approximately Rs 11 lakh was recovered from their possession. During the past month, four accused were arrested in three cases, and four illegal country-made pistols and three cartridges were recovered.
Five accused were arrested in two gambling/betting cases, and Rs 16,650 was recovered. Additionally, during the month of October, the police arrested seven bail jumpers, 12 POs, and one most wanted accused. Superintendent of Police Manpreet Singh Sudan stated that the primary responsibility of the police is to protect the lives and property of the public.
The district police is performing its duties with high morale against lawless criminals, liquor, drug, and arms smugglers to maintain peace and law and order. Law and order will not be allowed to deteriorate under any circumstances. The SP has also appealed to the general public to immediately inform the police about any suspicious activity without any fear , so that action can be taken in time.
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