Bareilly: Izzatnagar Police Apprehend Drug Trafficker with 2.3 kg of Ganja
Izzatnagar police in Bareilly have successfully arrested a drug trafficker with 2.328 kg of illegal ganja, cash, and a mobile phone.
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Major Success Against Drug Trafficking in Bareilly
The campaign against drug trafficking in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district has achieved a significant success. On October 31st, the Izzatnagar police arrested a drug trafficker possessing 2.328 kilograms of illegal ganja, ₹750 in cash, and a mobile phone. The accused has been booked under the NDPS Act and remanded to judicial custody.
Suspect Apprehended During Routine Checking
During a routine check of suspicious vehicles on the service road from Vilayadham Bridge to Abhaypur, a team from Izzatnagar police spotted a motorcycle rider attempting to flee upon seeing them. The police officers promptly pursued and apprehended the suspect after a short chase.
Identity and Seized Items Revealed
The arrested individual was identified as Harish Kumar, 43, a native of Devarania currently residing in Rudrapur. A search of his person yielded 2.328 kg of ganja, ₹750 in cash, and a Vivo mobile phone. During preliminary questioning, Kumar confessed to selling ganja to passersby and vehicle drivers for financial gain.
Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation
A case, FIR No. 1062/2026, has been registered against Harish Kumar at the Izzatnagar police station under sections 8/20/29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Under the leadership of Station House Officer Suresh Chandra Gautam, the police team is now working to trace the source of the ganja and identify other individuals potentially involved in this illegal network. Sub-Inspector Raja Bhardwaj, Mohit Kumar, Head Constable Chandravas, and Constables Kapil Kumar and Satyendra Singh played crucial roles in this operation. The police have stated that such campaigns to curb the sale of illegal narcotics will continue.