Shimla (Kameshwar Sharma): Shimla Police has launched a major Shimla Drug Syndicates Crackdown, resulting in the arrest of 39 accused involved in inter-state drug trafficking networks. The operation forms part of a special anti-narcotics drive aimed at dismantling supply chains using backward link analysis.
Moreover, police used technical surveillance, WhatsApp chats, CDR data, and financial transactions to trace the complete drug network. As a result, officers successfully reached the main suppliers behind multiple drug cases.
Case 1: Illegal Tablets Seized in Rohru
In Case No. 37/26 dated April 3, 2026, registered under Sections 22 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Rohru, police recovered banned medicines.
Officials arrested Siddhant Khagta (27) and Gaurav Kumar (35) from Bilaspur district. Police seized 190 restricted Nitrazepam tablets (19 strips of Nitrosun-10).
Furthermore, the Shimla Drug Syndicates Crackdown expanded when investigators traced the consignment to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Police later arrested Ahamar Brijjas (32) from Lucknow on May 17, 2026. Investigators confirmed that he operated a chemist shop and supplied controlled drugs without valid prescriptions.
Therefore, authorities also initiated action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Case 2: Heroin Recovery in Shimla
In Case No. 49/2026 dated May 9, 2026, under Sections 21 and 29 of the NDPS Act, Shimla Police arrested two accused from Punjab.
Police recovered 10.300 grams of heroin (“chitta”) from Nishan Singh (26) and Gurpreet Singh (23).
Moreover, the Shimla Drug Syndicates Crackdown deepened after digital evidence and financial records helped identify the main supplier.
Investigators traced Akashdeep alias Akash (22) from Firozpur district as the key supplier. Police arrested him during a joint operation in Jalalabad, Fazilka on May 19, 2026.
39 Arrests and 30 Networks Dismantled
According to officials, the Shimla Drug Syndicates Crackdown has resulted in 39 backward linkage arrests in 2026 so far.
This number is nearly nine times higher than last year’s figures. Furthermore, police have dismantled 30 inter-state and international drug trafficking networks this year.
Officials stated that the investigation no longer focuses only on street-level dealers. Instead, it now targets major suppliers and full trafficking chains.
As a result, several organized drug syndicates have been severely weakened.
Police Continue Strong Anti-Drug Drive
Shimla Police confirmed that the Shimla Drug Syndicates Crackdown will continue with full force.
Moreover, officials stated that strict action will be taken against all levels of drug traffickers without exception.
Police also emphasized that digital tools and financial tracking systems have strengthened their investigation process.
Meanwhile, further inquiries are ongoing to identify remaining links in the network.
5 Key Points (Quick Summary)
- The Shimla Drug Syndicates Crackdown led to 39 arrests in inter-state cases.
- Police used digital evidence, CDR data, and financial tracking.
- Major seizures included heroin and banned tablets.
- Suppliers from Lucknow and Punjab were identified and arrested.
- Shimla Police dismantled 30 drug networks in 2026 so far.
