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Time of India
15 hours ago
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- Time of India
4 murders, 18 rape cases filed every day in MP since Dec 2023
Bhopal: Four murder, 18 rape, and 13 NDPS cases are registered per day in the state since Dec 13, 2023, according to data shared by the state govt in the assembly on Tuesday. The figures were part of a written reply submitted by CM Mohan Yadav, who holds the home portfolio, to a question raised by Congress MLA Aif Arif Aqueel. The query sought district-wise crime data from Dec 15, 2023, shortly after the incumbent govt assumed power. The govt revealed between Dec 15, 2023 and Dec 31, 2023 no less than 73 cases of murder were registered in the state, 257 women were raped and 72 cases of the NDPS Act were registered. In the second part reply, the govt shared crime reported from Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024. In one year 1,783 people were murdered, 6,844 women were raped and 4,442 cases of the NDPS Act were registered. The third part of the crime in MP contained figures from Jan 1 to June 30. In the past six months, 835 people were murdered, 3,525 women were raped and 3,298 cases of NDPS act were registered. The total number of murders from Dec 15, 2023 was 2,691, number of rapes was 10,626 and NDPS cases were 7,812. The govt also stated in its reply that there has been no increase in the crime rate in the state. Yadav took oath of office as chief minister of MP on Dec 13, 2023. The question of Congress MLA was aimed to know the crimes registered in MP since the new BJP govt came into existence.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
21-yr-old held for smuggling cough syrup in Mumbai
Mumbai: A 21-year-old woman was arrested by the Customs for trying to smuggle out 99 bottles of phensedyl (cough syrup) under the NDPS act. Officials said that the syrup contains Triprolidine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate, a controlled narcotic substance under the NDPS act. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs on Sunday on specific intelligence intercepted Layba Noor while she was trying to board Mumbai-Riyadh flight at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International terminals. On checking her baggage resulted in recovery of 99 bottles of Phensedyl Cough Syrup of 100 ml having value of Rs 22, 374 . You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Phensedyl Cough syrup if imported or exported needs the valid prescription and export permission or license and No Objection Certificate from Drug Controller General of India, however, the said passenger failed to produce any valid documents authorizing export. She was booked under the NDPS act and remanded to judicial custody.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: 5 held with 5.3kg heroin, 2kg opium
The Jalandhar commissionerate police have arrested five persons and recovered 5.3kg of heroin and 2kg of opium from their possession. Accused Balbir is a habitual drug peddler, say police. (HT File) Commissioner of police Dhanpreet Kaur Randhawa said a crime branch team nabbed Amritsar resident Balbir Singh during a special operation in the Dashmesh Nagar area. 'Accused Balbir is a habitual drug peddler as one case under the NDPS act was registered against him in Amritsar city,' she said. Randhawa added that in a parallel operation, a team from the CIA staff, on routine patrolling in the Transport Nagar area, apprehended three drug peddlers, identified as Sushil Kumar of Tanda in Hoshiarpur, Mandeep Singh of Jalandhar and Gagandeep Singh of Ferozepur. The police team recovered 2kg opium from their possession. In another case, police seized 258gm of heroin and a country made pistol from the accused Harjinder Singh during special checking on Maqsudan road.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Notorious drug peddler arrested with 2.5 kg heroin
The Ludhiana Rural police on Friday arrested a drug peddler, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Sajan, acting on a tip off and recovered 2.5 kg of heroin from his possession. Police said the accused was allegedly involved in smuggling heroin across the border and supplying it within various parts of Punjab. Upon search, police recovered 2.5 kg heroin, an empty kit bag, an electronic weighing scale, and a motorcycle from drug peddler's possession. (HT Photo) According to sub-inspector (SI) Gursewak Singh of Sidhwan Bet police station, he was on patrol duty and conducting 'suspicious-person' checking at the Kishanpura check post near Sidhwan Bet when he received a tip-off. The informer revealed that Gurpreet Singh alias Sajan, son of Lakhbir Singh and resident of Wadala Granthian village in Gurdaspur, is notorious for smuggling heroin on a large scale. He allegedly brings the drugs from across the border and supplies it to various locations across Punjab. The informer further disclosed that Gurpreet was on his way to Jagraon on the same day, carrying a substantial quantity of heroin. Acting promptly, the police apprehended the accused at the check post. Upon search, police recovered 2.5 kg heroin, an empty kit bag, an electronic weighing scale, and a motorcycle from his possession. Police said the accused was immediately taken into custody and a case was registered against him under sections 21, 25, 61, and 85 of the NDPS act at Sidhwan Bet police station. According to police records, Gurpreet Singh is a habitual offender. He had earlier been booked in Amritsar under sections 25, 54, and 59 of the Arms Act and sections 21, 25, 27A, and 29 of the IPC in May 2020. Bihar man held with 2.6kg opium, ₹ 2.5L The Ludhiana police commissionerate has arrested a drug smuggler with 2.6kg of opium and ₹ 2.5 lakh from his possession. The accused has been identified as Jawahar Prasad, a resident of Sitamarhi, Bihar. According to ASI Baljeet Singh of Sarabha Nagar police station, the arrest was made on June 27 during a routine patrol conducted by the special cell near the canal bridge at Jhamat village, Ludhiana. During this, the police found the movement of accused suspicious and apprehended him for interrogation. Upon searching him, the police recovered the contraband from his backpack, and ₹ 2.5 lakh in cash believed to be drug money. Following the recovery, a case has been registered at Sarabha Nagar Police Station under Sections 18-C, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act. Initial investigation revealed that the accused had procured the opium from outside Ludhiana at a cheaper rate and was waiting to sell it to his customers when he was nabbed by the police. Police asserted that the accused has been presented in court and is on a police remand. Further investigation is underway to trace the buyers and others linked to the smuggling network.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Three arrested with 290 gm heroin, ₹1 lakh drug money recovered
The crime branch of Ludhiana police commissionerate arrested three accused for drug peddling in two separate cases on Wednesday evening. The police recovered 290 gm heroin and ₹1.05 lakh drug money from their possession. The accused have been identified as Mohammad Gufran, 19, of New Radha Vihar of Bhamian Kalan, Mohammad Shehnawaz Ansari alias Danish Ansari, 20, of Bhamian Kalan and Mohammad Kamil, 43, of Village Jagirpur of Meharban. While Mohammad Gurfam and Mohammad Shehnawaz are natives of Bihar, Mohammad Kamil is from Uttar Pradesh. Additional deputy commissioner of police (ADCP) Investigation Amandeep Singh Brar stated that in the first case the crime branch police arrested Mohammad Gurfam and Mohammad Shehnawaz from Sadhu Ground, Bhamian Road following a tip-off. The accused were going to deliver the consignment riding a bike. The police stopped them for checking. When frisked the police recovered 270 gm heroin, ₹1.05 lakh drug money and a bike from their possession. The ADCP added that an FIR under sections 21, 29, 61 and 85 of NDPS act has been lodged against the accused at Jamalpur Police station. The police are scanning their forward and backward links. Inspector Beant Juneja, incharge crime branch, stated that Mohammad Gufran works at a salon, while Mohammad Shehnawaz is a daily wager who paints buildings. Mohammad Gufran is facing trial in two cases of assault and setting a bike on fire following a scuffle. The accused was wanted by the police in both cases. Mohammad Shehnawaz Ansari has two cases of assault and snatching lodged against him. He was bailed out on March 28 from the jail. The inspector added that in the second case the police arrested Mohammad Kamil and recovered 20 gm heroin from his possession. The police arrested the accused from Tibba road following a tip-off. An FIR under sections 21, 29, 61 and 85 of NDPS act has been lodged against the accused at Tibba police station. 18 villages declared drug-free In a strong push against drug abuse, Punjab cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Thursday led the 'Nasha Mukti Yatra' through villages in his Sahnewal constituency, declaring 18 villages as officially drug-free. The campaign saw spirited participation in Tajpur Bet, Khasi Kalan, and Khasi Khurd villages, where residents pledged to support the state's anti-drug mission. Marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing war against drugs, the panchayats of these villages took a united stand—resolving not to provide legal guarantees for anyone involved in drug-related crimes. 'This is not just a campaign. It is a people's revolution,' said Mundian, addressing the gatherings. The Minister highlighted that under the state's 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' initiative, properties of 86 alleged drug peddlers have been razed so far in an effort to dismantle the network from its roots. He said the momentum gained from these public-driven initiatives has injected fresh energy into the state's war against drugs. 'This movement is being powered by the people themselves. Our goal is to reclaim the future of Punjab's youth by freeing every street and every home from the grip of drugs,' Mundian said. He also encouraged people to report drug-related activities using a dedicated and confidential WhatsApp helpline (97791-00200), and assured free treatment at government de-addiction centres for those seeking help.
