Mizoram Sees Record 118 Drug Deaths in 2025
Mizoram faces a severe drug crisis as 2025 records 118 deaths, the highest in two decades. Officials reveal alarming seizure data and a rising trend in mixed-drug abuse. Read the full report.
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NCB seizes 7.31 kg heroin in Manipur, arrests two
NCB and Assam Rifles bust major drug trafficking module from Myanmar in Manipur, recovering 7.31 kg heroin worth Rs 15 crore. Two arrested from Churachandpur. Read details.
NCB detains Amritsar drug trafficker Sandeep Singh Chatha
NCB Chandigarh detains Sandeep Singh alias Chatha, a key player in an interstate heroin network, under the stringent PITNDPS Act. Read about the massive drug syndicate bust and asset freeze.
Man arrested with 6 grams of heroin in Jalandhar
Behram police in Jalandhar arrested a man with 6 grams of heroin. The accused, identified as Jatinder Singh, was caught near a canal. Read more about the drug bust and police action.
Jalandhar Police Bust Drug Racket, Arrest 5
Jalandhar police crack down on narcotics, arresting five individuals and seizing a large quantity of heroin and other drugs. Read about the major bust here.
5 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar, One Narcotics Suspect Held
Amritsar police confiscated 5 kg of heroin in two separate operations near the border. One suspect arrested. Details on the major drug bust and ongoing investigations.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies bail in Attari narco-terror case
Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses bail to Amit Gambhir in 2019 Attari heroin seizure case, citing narco-terrorism links. Read the full details of the high-profile investigation.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies bail in Attari narco-terror case
Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses bail to Amit Gambhir in 2019 Attari heroin seizure case, citing evidence of narco-terrorism. Court orders expedited trial.
2 Arrested, Drugs Seized in Phagwara Police Raid
Phagwara police arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of pills and heroin in a major drug bust. Read the full details of the operation and the charges filed.
Major Drug Busts in Banga, Punjab; Heroin, Poppy Husk Seized
Punjab Police crack down on narcotics in Banga, arresting individuals and seizing heroin, poppy husk, and intoxicant tablets. Read about the ongoing war on drugs.
19.98kg heroin seized in Punjab, 4 arrested including juvenile
Punjab Police's ANTF and BSF seized 19.98kg heroin near Amritsar, arresting four, including a key operative linked to Pakistan-based handlers. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust.
Indian Immigrants: Net Contributors to US Society
Data reveals Indian immigrants in the US have near-zero welfare dependence, with high median incomes. Skilled visa programs like H-1B drive economic contribution. Read the full analysis.
Silchar: Police seize heroin worth Rs 2 crore, arrest five
Cachar police seized 406g of suspected heroin and arrested five individuals in a major operation on Silchar's outskirts. The drugs, hidden in soap cases, point to an inter-state trafficking route. Read the full story.
Sirmaur NDPS Cases Jump 97% in One Year
Sirmaur police report a massive 97% increase in drug-related cases in 2025, with heroin seizures up sharply. SP Negi credits public awareness drives and vows to dismantle supply chains. Read more.
3 Held in Two NDPS Cases in Ludhiana
Ludhiana police arrest three individuals in two separate drug busts, seizing heroin and intoxicant powder. Details on the raids and ongoing investigations.
Drug Bust Near Punjab CM's Residence, 2 Arrested
Chandigarh police seized 200g heroin near the Punjab CM's high-security home, arresting two men from Uttar Pradesh. Read about the investigation into the interstate drug pipeline.
J&K Imams Join Govt's Anti-Drug Drive
Jammu & Kashmir government holds workshop for over 100 mosque imams to combat rising heroin addiction. Officials reveal alarming statistics and a 3-stage strategy for awareness and rehabilitation.
500 gm heroin seized in Tarn Taran, one held
Tarn Taran police confiscate half a kilogram of heroin in a major drug bust, arresting a suspect from Bhikhiwind. Read about the ongoing crackdown on Punjab's drug trade.
Two drug peddlers arrested with heroin in Arunachal's Nirjuli
Arunachal Pradesh police arrested two drug peddlers in Nirjuli, seizing 19.23 grams of heroin worth Rs 1 lakh. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered. Read the full details.
Kiruna Moves: A City Uprooted for Rare Earth Minerals
Europe's push to break China's rare earth dominance is reshaping Sweden's Arctic north. Discover how Kiruna's radical relocation powers the green tech supply chain. Read the full story.
Panchkula police arrest trafficker, seize heroin worth Rs 12 lakh
Panchkula police kick off 2026 with a major drug bust, arresting an interstate trafficker and recovering 296.92 grams of heroin. Read about the crackdown and the broader strategy to dismantle narcotics networks in the Tricity.
Rs 20 Cr Heroin, Drone Seized in Cross-Border Smuggling Bust
Rawla police, with BSF, intercepts drone-delivered heroin from Pakistan, arresting three. Over 4 kg of narcotics seized in a major border security success. Read the full details.
Rs 42,000 Cr Investment in Electronics Components Approved
Centre approves 22 proposals from Samsung, Foxconn, Tata & others under ECMS to boost domestic production, cut imports. Investments to create Rs 2.6 lakh crore output.
Two Arrested in Moga with 1 Kg Heroin, Network Probed
Moga Police seize 1 kg heroin, arrest two men. Investigation underway to uncover the wider drug supply network in Punjab. Read the latest on the crackdown.
Major Drug Bust in Jalandhar: Four Arrested, Narcotics Seized
Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and seized a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read more.
Court rejects bail plea in 500kg heroin smuggling case
An NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to an accused in a major heroin smuggling case who sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
Major Drug Bust in Jalandhar: Four Arrested, Lakhs Seized
Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and recovered a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace in Punjab.
Court denies bail in 500kg heroin case, rejects marriage plea
A special NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to Manzoor Ahmed Mir, accused in a major heroin smuggling case. He sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
9 Held in Ludhiana Drug Bust Following Landlord Complaint
Ludhiana police arrested nine individuals for drug peddling after a landlord reported suspicious activity. The raid uncovered heroin and cash. Read the full story.
Chandigarh: Man arrested with 21.66g heroin in Sector 46
Chandigarh crime branch arrests Amit Kumar, 22, for heroin smuggling in Sector 46. 21.66g of drug seized. Suspect remanded in police custody under NDPS Act. Read the full story.
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