In a major breakthrough in its ongoing anti-drug campaign, Shimla Police has recovered a large quantity of heroin (commonly known as “chitta”), marking one of the biggest drug seizures of the year. The case has been registered under FIR No. 54/26 dated March 24, 2026, under Section 21 of the NDPS Act at Baluganj Police Station.
According to police officials, the Special Cell team of Shimla Police was on routine patrol duty in the ISBT Shimla area on March 24 when they received a tip-off from an informer. The information suggested that a man carrying a large quantity of heroin in a carry bag was roaming on the first floor of the bus stand and allegedly attempting to sell the narcotics to local youths.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence input, the police team reached the spot and intercepted a suspect matching the described profile. During questioning, the accused was identified as Shamshad Ahmad (42), a resident of Ambala.
In the presence of independent witnesses, police conducted a search of his carry bag and recovered 288 grams of heroin, making it one of the largest recoveries recorded in Shimla this year.
The accused was produced before the competent court on March 25, 2026, which granted six days of police remand for further interrogation. Authorities stated that a detailed investigation is underway to uncover the wider drug network and identify other individuals involved in the supply chain.
Shimla Police reiterated its commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and ensuring stricter enforcement to curb narcotics distribution in the region.
