Major Drug Trafficking Racket Busted in Himachal: ₹3 Crore Worth Heroin, Cash, and Gold Seized in Nurpur Crackdown
Shimla, April 17: In one of the biggest crackdowns against drug trafficking in recent times, Himachal Pradesh Police has unearthed an inter-state and international narcotics network operating out of Nurpur in Kangra district.
Acting on sustained intelligence inputs, the police recovered illegal assets worth nearly ₹3 crore, including ₹1.20 crore in cash, over 93 grams of gold, 262 grams of heroin (chitta), and multiple high-value documents.
Six accused have been arrested, with financial and communication links traced all the way to Dubai.
“This is a major breakthrough in our fight against narcotics. Himachal Pradesh Police is committed to dismantling such dangerous networks and ensuring that the state does not become a transit or consumer hub,” said Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious drug-related activities.
Timeline of the Operation:
October 27, 2024: Damtal Police seized 262 grams of heroin near Indora Mod (NH-44) and arrested Kuldip Singh.
April 8, 2025: Rajesh Kumar arrested in Dharamshala.
April 13: Raj Kumar alias Sethi, a known offender, nabbed in Indora.
April 15: Balvinder Kohli arrested.
His disclosures led to recovery from Mohit Singh @ Tony in Pathankot: ₹4.90 lakh cash, 68g gold, 95g silver, mobile phones, and life insurance bonds worth ₹4.5 lakh.
April 16: ₹1.15 crore cash, 125g gold, and other assets recovered from Gagan Sarna’s residence in Pathankot.
April 17: Mohit Singh @ Tony arrested.
Total Recoveries So Far:
Heroin: 262 grams
Cash: ₹1,19,90,000
Gold: 92.93 grams
Silver: 99.45 grams
2 Mobile Phones, 2 Life Insurance Bonds
Bank Accounts Frozen: ₹52.52 lakh
2 Verna Cars, Property Documents Seized
The investigation also revealed that drug profits were invested in gold, luxury vehicles, life insurance, and real estate.
One of the accused, Balvinder Kohli, is the father of Vishal, the main accused in a 2023 NDPS case involving 131g heroin and ₹1.04 crore cash. Vishal is still absconding despite being granted bail by the Hon’ble High Court, Shimla.
Further investigation is underway, and more arrests and property attachments are likely as financial trails widen.
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