Kullu (Kameshwar Sharma): The Kullu Charas Smuggling Case has become a major drug bust in Himachal Pradesh. STF Kullu arrested four men from Rajasthan with over 1 kg of charas. The action took place on the Mandi–Sundernagar four-lane near Tarot during a late-night naka checking operation.
STF Sets Up Naka and Stops Suspicious Car
The STF team, led by ASI Bhanu Pratap, conducted strict vehicle checking on June 28 night. They checked every vehicle passing through the route. During this operation, officers stopped a white Ford EcoSport with number RJ-18CB-3954.
The Kullu Charas Smuggling Case took a major turn when police searched the vehicle. The suspects tried to hide the drugs inside the boot area. However, STF officers acted quickly and started a detailed search.
Drugs Hidden Inside Car Boot
During inspection, STF recovered five packets of charas. The accused hid them under the car mat in the boot. Police carefully removed the packets and weighed them.
The total recovery came to 1.055 kg of charas. This confirmed a clear case of drug smuggling in the Kullu Charas Smuggling Case. The method showed that the accused planned to avoid detection during checking.
Four Rajasthan Youths Arrested
Police arrested all four persons sitting in the car. The accused are Ashish Kumar (39), Virendra Kumar (29), Jacky (20), and Pramod (19). All of them belong to Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan.
Officials confirmed that Ashish Kumar drove the vehicle during the incident. STF immediately took them into custody and shifted them for questioning.
NDPS Case Registered and Investigation Begins
Police registered a case under the NDPS Act at Than Dhanotu police station. Sections 20, 25, and 29 apply in this Kullu Charas Smuggling Case.
Investigators now check the source of the charas. They also try to find the final destination of the supply. Police suspect a wider interstate drug network.
STF Targets Drug Smuggling Network
STF officers said this operation is part of a continuous anti-drug campaign. They promised strict action against all smugglers. Teams will continue naka checking across key routes.
Officials believe the Kullu Charas Smuggling Case may connect to a larger trafficking chain. The investigation team now tracks financial links and contacts of the accused.
Conclusion
The STF action shows strong enforcement against drug trafficking in Himachal Pradesh. The Kullu Charas Smuggling Case highlights how smugglers use highways for illegal transport. Police continue their efforts to break such networks and ensure stricter control.
Key Points (Quick Summary)
- STF arrested four Rajasthan youths with 1.055 kg charas.
- Car stopped during naka checking on Mandi–Sundernagar highway.
- Drugs hidden in boot under car mat.
- Case registered under NDPS Act sections 20, 25, 29.
- Investigation ongoing into wider smuggling network.
