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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Have proof': Punjab ex-DGP Chattopadhyaya meets vigilance team probing DA case against SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia
Chandigarh: Former Punjab director general of police (DGP) Sidharth Chattopadhyaya said on Friday there was evidence showing that SAD leader was working in "connivance" with drug smugglers and making "financial gain". Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The former officer, who had come to meet the vigilance bureau (VB) team which is probing the latest case against the SAD leader, said there was "much evidence" against Majithia in 2012 itself. "In 2012, it was Bikram Majithia and Sukhbir Badal's govt. I am not saying that Sukhbir was involved. I am talking about political interference. Why it was hushed up then, will you ask them?" Chattopadhyaya said in reply to a query. Chattopadhyaya, who ordered the registration of an FIR against Majithia in Dec 2021 when he officiated as Punjab DGP for less than a month, met officials of the VB, which has registered a disproportionate assets (DA) case, and members of a special investigation team (SIT), which is probing a previous FIR registered against Majithia in 2021 under the NDPS Act. Chattopadhyaya apprised the serving officers of what led to the registration of the 2021 FIR and "facts" that emerged at the time. The latest DA case — in which Majithia was booked on Wednesday and arrested from his Amritsar home the same day — has been registered based on investigations by the SIT probing the 2021 FIR against Majithia. He had been granted bail in the drugs case. "Hundred percent. Hundred percent. There is proof, and it will come in front of you," Chattopadhyaya told reporters in Chandigarh when asked if any "direct link" came out in his probe between Majithia and drug smugglers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He added evidence pertained to Majithia's connivance with drug smugglers and "financial gain". Chattopadhyaya said he informed the two teams about documents that he had got and the entire background of the case. "...so that they (VB & SIT) do their investigations in the right manner and present their side in court in the right manner," said the former DGP. "I want to tell you that neither I was questioned nor I got my statements recorded." A senior VB officer said they had requested Chattopadhyaya to "come and brief (them) about the background of the case, money trail, and other details". The officer said information provided by Chattopadhyaya would be brought on record. Asked if there was any attempt to destroy evidence, Chattopadhyaya answered in the affirmative. "I told [the VB & SIT] which all evidences were destroyed. I told everything," he said. EX-OFFICER SLAMS 'BLACK SHEEP' 'Wrongdoings of on-the-run AIG' Former DGP Sidharth Chattopadhyaya also spoke about the Punjab and Haryana high court-constituted SIT in Dec 2017 to probe the nexus between drug traffickers and enforcement agencies. He said the SIT headed by him gave three reports detailing at length the misuse of the NDPS Act, extortions, and the money trail of ill-gotten wealth by some of "the black sheep" who brought a bad name to Punjab Police. Chattopadhyaya said reports detailed the wrongdoings involving dismissed and on-the-run AIG Rajjit Singh and properties allegedly amassed by him from the drug money 'Sacked inspector got 4 promotions' Chattopadhyaya said dismissed and jailed inspector Inderjit Singh, who was not even a regular howildar but made CIA inspector, was given four promotions despite the fact that he faced 15 departmental inquiries and had four cases, three of them of corruption, registered against him. The former DGP said the reports mentioned in detail the recovery of drugs, illegal weapons, foreign currency, and many more things and how rules were given a go-by to give promotions to such officials. The reports, he said, highlighted how instead of doing their duty, such police officers "mercilessly committed crimes". SAD hits back: Court asked for proof for 4 years Hitting back, Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler, in a video message, questioned former DGP Sidharth Chattopadhyaya's "credibility". "What is the credibility of an IPS officer who placed the security of the Prime Minister at stake? This is not the only matter where the PM's security was put at stake; there are other serious allegations against him," Kler said. "For your information, the false case against Majithia in 2021, under Congress govt, was registered under your (Chattopadhyaya) signatures when you were a one-month DGP. The high court has been asking for evidence for four years, but you could not give evidence there. The case went up to the Supreme Court, and you could not give evidence there. This means the case in which you are investigating officer when you were DGP in 2021, the challan could not be presented in that case. Now, in the DA case, he is saying he is becoming a witness," said Kler. VB calls ex-ED officer Niranjan Singh too for help Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) has called Enforcement Directorate retired deputy director Niranjan Singh to assist with information in connection with the DA case registered against Majithia. An ED status report in the Punjab and Haryana high court by Niranjan Singh had eventually formed the basis of registration of the drugs case against Majithia in 2021. The VB has called Niranjan Singh to come and assist with information on Saturday at its office in Mohali at 12:30 pm.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Cops arrest drug dealer who led assault on youth, breaks ankle in escape bid
Ferozepur: A drug trafficker has been arrested in connection with a viral video in which a youth was seen being thrashed, stripped and humiliated for allegedly tipping off cops about the narcotic trade in and around his village in Ferozepur district, said a senior police officer on Friday. Ferozepur range DIG Harmanbir Singh Gill and Ferozepur SSP Bhupinder Singh on Friday said the trafficker was the main accused in the assault case that took place at occurred at Nawan Purba village. The incident came to light on June 24, when a video of the assault and torture of victim Vishal went viral. Gill said police had arrested Simarjit Singh alias Honey, a resident of Nawan Purba. When police raided his house, Honey tried to escape by jumping off the roof of his house, but he fractured his ankle. He was hospitalised and is under treatment. Honey is already facing seven cases under NDPS Act and other charges in Talwandi Bhai, Mohali, Ferozepur, and Kulgarhi. Raids are on to apprehend the remaining accused. Other accused in the case of assault, registered at Kulgarhi police station on a complaint by Vishal, include Mani from Nawan Purba, Vishal from Gajjan Singh Colony, Tony from Chungi No 08, and Karan from Rukna Mugla village. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo Gill appealed to parents to keep away young adults from drugs and their trade. "Otherwise, police will take action against them," the DIG said. He also appealed to parents to remain emotionally and practically involved in their children's lives, stating that no parent wanted to see their child fall into the trap of drug abuse. Gill maintained that strict action will be taken against anti-social elements and drug traffickers, and those who resort to such criminal acts will not be spared.
United News of India
4 hours ago
- United News of India
Police attach property of 'notorious drug peddler' worth Rs 50 lakh in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 28 (UNI) The police in Srinagar district today attached a residential property, comprising a two-storeyed house along with land, worth approximately Re 50 lakhs of an alleged drug peddler. Police said property of notorious drug peddler Bilal Ahmad Wani of Sirgufwara, Anantnag, was attached under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ( NDPS ) Act. The accused person is involved in case FIR No. 05/2025 under sections 8/20, 29 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Shaheed Gunj, police said. They said the property has been established as having been acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. Acting under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, the immovable property has been formally seized and attached. The said property has been attached as per proper procedure under law. The said property shall not be sold, transferred, or otherwise dealt with without prior permission from the competent authority. Police said the accused person has a history of drug peddling and was actively involved in supplying narcotics, especially targeting the local youth, thereby posing a serious threat to public health and safety. "This action is part of J&K Police's continued crackdown on drug trafficking networks. By targeting and dismantling the financial infrastructure of such networks, police aim to curb the spread of narcotics and safeguard the community, " Police said UNI MJR PRS
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Police bust 'ganja gummies' gang, two arrested: Report
Jun 28, 2025 03:17 PM IST In a significant drug bust, Bengaluru police arrested two men and seized over 1.44 kg of ganja-laced gummies, with an estimated street value of ₹ 3 lakh, reported Deccan Herald. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Zahid (25) and Ismail Adnan (24), both originally from Chikkamagaluru but currently residing in the Hebbal area of the city. Bengaluru Police arrested two people for allegedly selling ganja gummies to college students. Also Read - Centre approves suspension of three IPS officers over Bengaluru stampede incident: Report According to report, the duo had stockpiled the drug-laced confectionery at a rented residence in Kanika Layout, Hebbal, and were allegedly planning to sell it in the Byatarayanapura area. However, acting on a tip-off from informants, police initially searched for the suspects in Byatarayanapura, but the men had already fled the spot. Further investigation led officers to the Hebbal residence, where the two were finally apprehended. 'These types of drug-laced gummies are still relatively uncommon in Bengaluru. We're probing how the suspects sourced them,' said a police officer involved in the investigation. Also Read - After Tigress and cubs, five stray dogs die in Bengaluru due to suspected poisoning: Report A case has been registered under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further inquiries are underway to trace the supply chain. What are Ganja gummies? Ganja gummies, also known as cannabis-infused gummies, are edible sweets laced with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana. They are consumed like regular candy but produce intoxicating effects similar to smoking or ingesting cannabis. These edibles are often favored by users seeking a discreet and longer-lasting high. Although such products are legal in certain countries under regulated frameworks, their sale and possession remain illegal in India under the NDPS Act. The growing trend of infusing narcotics into everyday snacks like candies or chocolates is a concerning development for law enforcement agencies.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Yudh Nashian Virudh: 563 held in Mohali in 4 months, 6 drug-linked properties demolished
In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Mohali police have registered 360 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act from March 1 to June 25, 2025, resulting in the arrest of 563 accused. The intensified crackdown marks the state's most impactful campaigns against narcotics, Yudh Nashian Virudh, in recent times. As much as ₹ 17.43 lakh in drug money was recovered during operations across the district. (iStock) As per police records, large quantities of narcotics were seized, including 4.338 kg of heroin, 83.235 kg of poppy husk, 58.949 kg of ganja, 51.776 kg of opium, 3.129 kg of charas, 1.830 kg of cocaine, and small amounts of narcotic powder and syrup. In addition, ₹ 17.43 lakh in drug money was recovered during operations across the district. The drive also extended to properties linked with drug peddlers. A total of six properties, including houses, tea vends, and residential rooms in areas like Jandpur, Lalru, Amlala, and Kharar, were demolished under NDPS Act provisions. These actions were taken against repeat offenders such as Lakhan, a resident of Lalru, and Dilpreet Singh alias Billa from Chatoli. The campaign, officials say, is not just about arrests but also about dismantling the infrastructure and financial channels aiding the drug network. Senior officials believe targeting illegal properties used in the drug trade sends a strong message. Speaking on the crackdown, superintendent of police (SP) Deepika Singh said, 'We are detecting, investigating, and acting against every part of the drug network. This is not a one-time drive, it will continue with full force. Future offenders will face strict action. At the same time, we are also working on rehabilitation efforts for addicts, because breaking the demand cycle is just as important as targeting the supply.' Officials said that the operations will intensify in the coming weeks.
