Two Smugglers Apprehended in Bareilly with 53 kg of Poppy Husk
Bareilly Police arrest two individuals with 53 kg of poppy husk, valued at approximately 10 lakh rupees in the international market.
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Major Bust in Anti-Drug Operation
As part of a special police operation to curb illegal drug trafficking in the Bareilly district, a significant action has been taken. On the morning of October 15, 2026, at approximately 10:20 AM, the Bhamora Police Station arrested two suspected smugglers carrying 53 kilograms of poppy husk.
The seized poppy husk is estimated to be worth around 10 lakh rupees in the international market. The arrest was made near the closed school of the Forest Department on the route from Bhamora to Aonla.
Suspects Identified and Interrogation
The apprehended individuals, during a routine check, were identified as Sukhpal and Ramsevak, residents of Khanpur Bairagi village in the Dataganj police station area of Badaun district. During initial interrogation, both suspects confessed that they intended to transport the narcotic substance in a truck to Delhi and Uttarakhand, where they planned to sell it at higher prices for profit.
Seized Contraband and Legal Action
During the search, police recovered 53 kilograms of poppy husk and two mobile phones from the possession of the accused. Based on this seizure, a case (Case No. 423/2026) has been registered at the Bhamora Police Station.
The accused have been booked under Section 8/15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to police records, arrested accused Sukhpal also has a previous criminal history. In 2012, a case was registered against him at the Dataganj Police Station in Badaun under serious charges including murder and destruction of evidence.
Further Investigation Underway
Following legal procedures, both accused have been presented before the court. The police team, including Station House Officer Kushalpal Singh, Sub-Inspector Gaurav Kumar Chauhan, Head Constable Manmohan, and constables Vitul Tomar, Anant Tyagi, and Ankit Kumar, played a commendable role in this operation. The police are now actively searching for other potential members of this smuggling network and are continuing their investigation to expose the entire gang involved in this illegal trade.